Best Elle b Podcasts (2026)

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193: New Year, New You: The Secret to Becoming The Best Version of You 14:58

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Send us a text Your Personality Isn’t Who You Are — It’s What You’ve Practiced What if the parts of your personality you struggle with aren’t “just who you are”… but simply habits you’ve practiced for a long time? As we step into a new year, many highly sensitive people and recovering people-pleasers feel both hopeful and discouraged — wanting chan…

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How to Celebrate Your Midway with Guest Kath Cheng 42:06

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Happy New Year! How does that phrase make you feel? Filled with hope and excitement for the year to come and the challenges and choices it will bring? Or are you fighting the temptation to curl up on the sofa until the warm weather starts? To kick-start 2026, this episode is all about …

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119. Chantal Akerman: Je Tu Il Elle (featuring Justina Yam) 1:11:50

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We are joined by none other than friend of the pod and the artist behind all of our DC covers, Justina Yam! Justina comes on the podcast to take us back to the works of Chantal Akerman, with her first feature Je Tu Il Elle. Justina talks about her personal connection to Akerman’s films, and discusses how she continues to play with time in her filmo…

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192: The Stories We Tell Ourselves & The Meanings We Create: Separating Fact from Fiction 18:54

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Send us a text Story Telling & The Meanings We Create: Separating Fact from Fiction What if the thing that's actually upsetting you isn't what happened... but the story your mind is telling about it? For highly sensitive people, it can feel like tone, facial expressions, silence, or subtle shifts in energy cause our emotions. But this isn't the cas…

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A Christmas Message from Kate Porter 8:55

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Wishing you a Christmas Day as fabulous as you! Thank you for being part of Midlife Unlimited - because without you there would be no Midlife Unlimited. Together there's no limit to what we can achieve. Support the show I'd love to hear from you - because Midlife Unlimited® is all abou…

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118. SGIFF36: A Useful Ghost (2025) - Interview with Director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke 35:51

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Ben got a chance to interview director Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke for his film A Useful Ghost (2025) that played at the 36th Singapore International Film Festival, where it also won the Special Mention Prize for the Asian Feature Film Competition. Learn about Boonbunchachoke’s creative process, how he developed the story, and his approach to filmma…

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S1 Ep 10 "What I Learned This Year as a Blended Family" 10:40

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With just 4 days until Christmas, Elle takes a heartfelt look back on the lessons, blessings, and growth that came with a year of love, faith, and blended family life. Through ten reflective segments, she shares powerful insights about patience, prayer, grace, gratitude, and the beauty of imperfection — reminding listeners that blended doesn’t mean…

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Oscars Move to YouTube; Rob Reiner Tribute; Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked For Good”); Craig Brewer (“Song Sung Blue”) 1:25:27

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The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029, and the Roundtable gives its perspectives — and the pros and cons — on the surprise news. Also, we pay tribute to the late acting and directing legend Rob Reiner. Later, “Wicked For Good” star Cynthia Erivo talks about hanging up the broomstick and why this was the most challenging production of her career.…

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191: How to Enjoy The Holidays Even When Things go "Wrong" with Kellyn Legath 38:46

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Send us a text 🎄 Holiday Expectations, Emotional Triggers & Radical Acceptance: How Your “Manuals” Are Ruining Your Holidays What if the thing making the holidays so stressful isn’t your family… but your expectations? In this special holiday episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something that quietly runs our emotional lives—manuals. These are …

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How to Write Your Next Chapter Your Way with Guest Raichelle Jordan 58:07

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text As we head towards the end of the year, it’s a great time to take stock. And one question that’s been raised a lot in recent conversations is “How do you feel about retiring?” Does it feel like your battery is running down? Are you starting to ask “Is that it?” Or are you excited by th…

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The Science of Feeling Dead Inside with Dr. Corey Keyes 1:07:03

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What if you’re not burned out, not clinically depressed, and nothing in your life is falling apart—but you still feel numb, empty, or like you’re just going through the motions? In this episode, sociologist and mental health researcher Dr. Corey Keyes explains the science behind that feeling, and why he calls it “languishing.” We dig into how our c…

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S1 Ep 9 "When Your Family Doesn’t Accept the Blend" 11:19

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It’s just 11 days until Christmas, and Elle is helping blended families everywhere find peace, joy, and grace this holiday season. In this faith-filled episode, she shares how to balance traditions, manage expectations, and keep Christ at the center — even when emotions, schedules, and family dynamics get complicated. Email if you would have any su…

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117. 36th Singapore International Film Festival (2025) Dispatch (Resurrection, Silent Friend, Two Seasons Two Strangers, Amoeba, and MORE!) 1:58:12

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Another festival coverage episode? We’re back to back with Asian film festivals and Ben returns to Singapore to cover the hottest films from the festival circuit and the region for the 36th Singapore International Film Festival. Our film coverage spans the most hotly contested tickets (Silent Friend, Girl, Resurrection, Sentimental Value), cinema c…

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Golden Globes Nominations Frontrunners, Snubs and Surprises; Amanda Seyfried (“The Testament of Ann Lee”), Elle Fanning (“Sentimental Value”) 1:21:59

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“One Battle After Another” cements its frontrunner status as the Golden Globes nominations were announced — but here are a few more surprises and takeaways. Also, “The Testament of Ann Lee” star Amanda Seyfried talks about juggling family life with awards season, the film’s exploration of trauma and grief, and the status of “Mamma Mia 3.” Later, El…

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6 I The Squirrel and the Scapegoat - A Winter Fable 8:57

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In this episode, Elle shares an original winter fable, The Squirrel and the Scapegoat — a quiet story about resilience after exclusion. Through the journey of a solitary squirrel forced to survive outside the nest, this episode explores self-trust, identity repair, and what it means to become your own shelter when belonging is no longer offered. Th…

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190: Burned Out? How to Feel 10% Better Today 43:51

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Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like you had to keep it all together, even when you were running on empty, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Together, we explore how letting go of perfection and focusing on feeling just 10% better can become a gentle, sustainable path toward healing and self-connection. In this episode, I’m joined by my…

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How to Show Your Yoni Some Love with Guest Tuesday Simmonds 51:34

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Is the gift-giving challenge giving you a festive headache? Well, put the kettle on, grab a mince pie and gift yourself some time out. Because this episode delves into a gift you can give yourself. We talk a lot about self-care here on Midlife Unlimited – nurturing our mental health, p…

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The New Rules of Studio Growth – A Deep Dive with Momence 44:55

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In this episode, we’re joined by James Muthana from Momence to take a clear, honest look at what is really driving growth for Reformer Pilates studios today – and what might simply be industry noise. While marketing funnels are often talked about, James unpacks the real mechanics behind sustainable studio growth, drawing on live data from thousands…

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S1 Ep 8 "When Love Feels Uneven in a Blended Family" 10:34

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Welcome back to Blending Ain’t Easy! In this heartfelt, faith-centered episode, Elle explores what it feels like when love seems one-sided in a blended home, and how to find peace through patience, perspective, and faith. After wishing everyone a blessed Thanksgiving, Elle shares how to handle those moments when affection, attention, or effort feel…

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116. TIFF38: Morte Cucina (2025) - Interview with Pen-Ek Ratanaruang and Bella Boonsang 23:34

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While attending the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, Ben was able to interview director Pen-Ek Ratanaruang and lead actress Bella Boonsang for their film Morte Cucina. Morte Cucina follows Sao as she takes an unconventional path toward revenge against a man who has wronged her. Listen in to hear about Ratanaruang’s candid thoughts on his app…

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Gotham Awards Recap and Golden Globes Nominations Preview; Will Arnett (“Is This Thing On?”), Jon M. Chu (“Wicked For Good”) 1:20:46

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Parsing the Gotham Awards, National Board of Review winners and AFI lists for Oscar predictions, plus what to look for with Monday’s Golden Globes nominations. Also, “Is This Thing On?” star Will Arnett on tackling a dramatic role, and “Wicked For Good” director Jon M. Chu on his long journey through the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices.…

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5 I Top 10 Scapegoat Superpowers 21:50

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What if your role as the family scapegoat didn’t just leave scars… but also forged superpowers? In this episode, we take a compassionate (and surprisingly empowering) look at the very real strengths that emerge from surviving dysfunction. From hyper-intuition to resilience, emotional fluency to boundary-setting, we explore the traits scapegoats oft…

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189: Scapegoat vs Golden Child: How Family Role Shape Identity and People Pleasing With Elle Boone 44:15

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Send us a text Understanding the Family Scapegoat: Healing, Identity, and People Pleasing Today I am joined by Elle Boone, host of The Family Scapegoat Chronicles. Elle dives deep into a role that many empaths and highly sensitive people unknowingly carry—that of the family scapegoat—and how it shapes identity, people-pleasing tendencies, and emoti…

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How to Start Living Boldly with Guest Elle Kay 49:55

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Are you caught up in the Christmas countdown, with the overwhelming urge to be the hostess with the mostess threatening to put a dampener on your festive spirit? At this time of year more than any other, we don’t put our wants first. It’s a seemingly endless round of pleasing others… e…

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S1 Ep 7 "Funny Things Kids Say in Blended Homes" 10:36

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Welcome back to Blending Ain’t Easy! This week, Elle lightens things up with an episode of laughter, real stories, and unforgettable quotes straight from the mouths of kids in blended families. From awkward introductions to unexpected truth bombs, this episode is full of the hilarious, heartwarming moments that make blended life so unique, and so w…

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What to Watch This Thanksgiving Weekend; Michael B. Jordan (“Sinners”), Renate Reinsve (“Sentimental Value”) 1:24:38

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Michael B. Jordan talks about working with his longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler, challenging himself with “Sinners,” and what his next ventures will be, including “Miami Vice” and “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Later, “Sentimental Value” star Renate Reinsve talks about the movies that influenced her, her ambitions as an actor and possible director, a…

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4 I 5 Thanksgiving Survival Tips for the Scapegoat Soul 11:20

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Thanksgiving can feel like a full-contact sport for scapegoats; whether you’re stepping into a family circus, a friend’s table, or you’re spending the day solo. In this short, grounded episode, Elle gives you five tools to help keep your nervous system steady, your boundaries intact, and your sense of self right where it belongs. From spotting patt…

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188: Choosing Joy: How Intention, Presence, and Gratitude Transform Your Life with Natalie King 43:07

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Send us a text Choosing Joy: How intention, presence, and gratitude can transform your life. Today, I’m thrilled to talk with Natalie King, British transformational coach, speaker, and podcast host of One Precious Life. We explore how to find joy intentionally, even during stressful or challenging times, and why it’s so important to prioritize joy …

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How to Recognise Your Resilience with Guest Claire Best 51:15

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Hats… how many do you wear? And just when we’re getting used to wearing a certain hat, all too often something beyond our control kicks in, and it all changes. The result can be that we find ourselves questioning these roles we’ve been juggling. We’re forced to reassess who we actually…

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S1 Ep 6 "Dealing With Guilt in Blended Families" 12:07

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Welcome back to Blending Ain’t Easy! In this heartfelt episode, Elle opens up about the silent emotional weight so many people in blended families carry, guilt. Whether you’re a parent, stepparent, or both, guilt can sneak in and make you feel like you’re never doing enough. Elle talks about where that guilt comes from, how it shows up, and how to …

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115. 38th Tokyo International Film Festival (2025) Dispatch (Hamnet, Love Massacre, Palestine 36, The Mastermind, and MORE!) 1:38:28

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Armed with a press pass and the Japanese language level of a 3 year old, Ben took to the cinemas of Tokyo during the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival. Ben’s coverage spans a varied 17 films over 10 days of the festival: buzzy and fresh Japanese films (Bring Him Down to a Portable Size; The Last Blossom; All Greens…) international film festiva…

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‘Wicked For Good’ Reviews and Oscar Chances; Kate Hudson (“Song Sung Blue”), Brendan Fraser (“Rental Family”) 1:37:07

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“Song Sung Blue” star Kate Hudson discusses her journey alongside Hugh Jackman in the film, in addition to her earliest influences, her favorite collaborations and the type of movie she would consider filming with her mother. Then, “Rental Family” star Brendan Fraser about his role in Hikari's dramedy and teases where he thinks his "The Mummy" char…

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3 I The Sacred Scapegoat Nervous System: The Sacred Scapegoat Nervous System: How Pacing & Emotional Architecture Can Change the Way We Heal 20:31

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This episode introduces the idea of the “Sacred Scapegoat Nervous System" — the unique survival wiring created in families where one child becomes the emotional target. I walk you through the pacing, tone, and emotional architecture behind Episodes 1 and 2, and explain how intentional regulation supports your body while you’re listening. You’ll lea…

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187: The Fear of Disappointing Others: Healing The Need to be Liked 14:25

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Send us a text The Fear Disappointing Others: Healing The Need to be Liked The fear of disappointing others is so often invisible, yet it drives so many of your choices—what you say yes to, what you stay silent about, and how you show up in your relationships. If you’ve ever worried that someone’s disappointment might cost you connection, safety, o…

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How to Organise a Menopause Summit with Guest Andrea Clare 57:47

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text How often have you had an idea… a potentially great idea – then quickly talked yourself out of why it’s doable? You stop yourself taking the next step. You've limited your vision. If you’ve been wanting to organise an event for like-minded women, then this episode is just for you becau…

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Scaling Strength – The Business Journey of Refine Pilates 41:24

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In this episode, we sit down with Torah and Ayo, the founders of Refine Pilates to explore how they built one of the most forward-thinking studios in the sector. The conversation opens with the story of what prompted the shift from stable employment to entrepreneurship, and how their academic and teaching backgrounds quietly shaped the way they str…

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114. TIFF38: Sato and Sato (2025) - Interview with Director Chihiro Amano 15:23

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While attending the 38th Tokyo International Film Festival, Ben was able to interview director Chihiro Amano for her film Sato and Sato. Sato and Sato covers the 15 year span of a relationship as it slowly unravels, covering marriage, parenting, and the ways relationships morph over time. In our short interview, we talk about changing gender dynami…

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What Are the Oscar Race Dark Horses?; Regina Hall (“One Battle After Another”), Chloé Zhao (“Hamnet”) 1:31:02

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“One Battle After Another” star Regina Hall discusses her role in Paul Thomas Anderson's film, her return as Brenda in "Scary Movie 6" and what's next. Also, writer/director Chloé Zhao discusses the spiritual dimensions of "Hamnet," working with child actors and why her upcoming "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" sequel pilot required an entirely different…

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186: From Smiling Through the Pain to Living Authentically: My Journey Out of People-Pleasing Burnout 42:55

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Send us a text Have you ever had a small moment that changed your life trajectory? This week I'm sharing two personal experience with Marissa Campbell from the Art of Heart podcast. One experience is about learning to release the shame of not always feeling “happy,” and another about is my journey of self-discovery after burnout. What You’ll Learn …

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How to Make Sure Your Will Reflects Your Wants as a Midlife Woman with Guest Nellie McQuinn 53:18

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Does the thought of writing a will scare you? Do you see it as a reminder of your mortality? Something that you’ll get round to… one day? Or are you super organised and have a will in place… but it actually doesn’t reflect your recently changed circumstances? Let’s face it.. we won’t b…

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1 l Family Scapegoating 101: How Healthy Healing Really Begins 28:20

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In this first episode of The Family Scapegoat Chronicles, Elle Boone opens the door to a new kind of healing conversation; one built on honesty, humor, and permission to go slow. She shares what inspired the show, what “slow healing” actually means, and why naming your experience as the family scapegoat is often the first step toward freedom. Wheth…

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2 l What Is Family Scapegoating? 25:38

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In this episode of The Family Scapegoat Chronicles, Elle Boone breaks down what family scapegoating really is, not just the buzzword, but the hidden family system behind it. She explains how one person becomes the “identified patient,” why families assign blame to a single member, and how that dynamic keeps deeper issues safely buried. This convers…

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S1 Ep 5 "When Your Family Doesn’t Accept the Blend" 11:41

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Welcome back to Blending Ain’t Easy — the podcast that keeps it real about love, family, and all the beautiful challenges of blending lives together. In this powerful episode, Elle dives deep into what happens when your own family struggles to accept your blended relationship. Whether it’s your parents, siblings, or relatives making things uncomfor…

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Is “One Battle After Another” the Oscar Frontrunner?; Laura Dern (“Jay Kelly”/ “Is This Thing On?”), Nina Hoss (“Hedda”) 1:32:46

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The Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable is back, and catching you up on the Oscar frontrunners, the film festival circuit and more. Also: “Jay Kelly” and “Is This Thing On?” star Laura Dern about some of her iconic roles and what’s next for her. And “Hedda” star Nina Hoss discusses her role in the film, the state of Hollywood and more. Learn more abo…

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185: Part 2: Why Your Anger Isn’t the Problem—But a Path to Clarity and Solutions 14:03

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Send us a text Why Your Anger Isn't the Problem- But a Path to Clarity and Solutions Are you a people pleaser or highly sensitive person who struggles with feeling safe expressing anger? You’re not alone—and in today’s episode, we’re flipping the script on anger. Instead of seeing it as something to suppress or shame, we’ll explore how anger is act…

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How to Cut Through the Noise as a Midlife Woman with Guest Kim Brockway 55:22

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Join the Midlife Unlimited® conversation by sending Kate a text Standing in the supermarket queue the other day I seemed to be surrounded by people complaining about noise – from neighbours building work to rowdy youngsters! Has the weather fallen from favour? But there’s another type of noise that we just don’t talk about enough. The noise that th…

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Decoding Human Behavior: The Science of How We Show Up with Shaun Dyke 56:35

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What if there really was an owner’s manual for being human? In this episode, Chris sits down with one of the top executive coaches in the country Shaun Dyke, to reveal the models that billion-dollar leaders use to understand people, motivate change, and create results. They unpack the hidden psychology behind your reactions, relationships, and resu…

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S1 Ep 4 “When Your Parenting Styles Don’t Match” 11:03

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Welcome back to Blending Ain’t Easy — the podcast that keeps it real about love, parenting, and the challenges of bringing two families together. In this episode, Lucretia explores what happens when you and your partner don’t see eye to eye on parenting. Maybe one’s strict and the other’s relaxed — or maybe you both grew up with completely differen…

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Bonus: When You’re Feeling the Weight of the World: Government Shutdown Reflections and Hope 14:50

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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by the news, politics, or the state of the world? You’re not alone. In this bonus episode, MaryAnn Walker dives into how empaths and highly sensitive people can stay grounded during times of uncertainty — like the current U.S. government shutdown — without shutting down emotionally. She shares practical strategies…

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113. Steven Spielberg: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (featuring Lee Isaac Chung) 1:19:00

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We have a very special guest this week: Lee Isaac Chung (Minari, Twisters) brings one of his favorite movies of all time, Steven Spielberg’s Artificial Intelligence, to the podcast as his Deep Cut Pick! Isaac chats about his awe and love for the film, what he’s learnt as a filmmaker from working with Spielberg on Twisters, and his own transition in…

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