Best How To Look After A Cat Podcasts (2025)

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How to Actually Manifest Your Soulmate 25:59

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Jillian teaches how to truly manifest a soulmate—without the “woo.” She shares a proven step-by-step method that has helped thousands of people attract emotionally healthy, aligned relationships—complete with simple daily practices to calm your system, raise your standards, and date with intention. Jillian reframes manifestation as an intentional, …

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When Every Minute Counts: How Your Pet Could Be a Hero 17:35

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🚨 Did you know there’s NO national blood bank for pets? When a dog or cat needs a life-saving transfusion, it’s down to local donor animals—often the pets of clinic staff or friends—to save the day! 1️⃣ The most common reason pets need transfusions is rat bait poisoning, stopping blood from clotting and causing deadly internal bleeding. 2️⃣ Severe …

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The tale of the two-flat 12:47

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You know the building: Two stories, an apartment unit on each floor, usually with bay windows and a facade of brick or greystone. But how did the two-flat become so popular, and who was it originally built to serve?In our last episode, we looked at the types of places Chicago’s single women lived in at the turn of the 20th century.In today’s episod…

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‘Women adrift’: How single women lived independently in early Chicago 6:52

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At the turn of the century in Chicago, single women without a husband or family were considered to be "adrift," but they weren’t drifting at all. They were making choices that took them to different addresses.

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Steps to Heal From a Narcissistic Parent 42:18

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This is my most vulnerable episode yet. For the first time, I open up about my relationship with my father and the deep impact it had on how I saw myself, my relationships, and my life. I share what it was like growing up with a difficult parent, the ways it shaped my identity, and the healing process I had to go through to finally make peace. If y…

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‘Friendship set to music’: Curious City goes square dancing on the South Side 19:51

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It’s a Thursday night and a group of folks in Washington Heights do-si-do to the bassline from “Shake Your Groove Thing” by Peaches & Herb. Square dancing has a reputation as more of a hobby for white people set to country music. But social clubs like the Southside Squares are turning that image on its head. Last episode, we heard how square dancin…

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Alive Again - Episode 83 How To Know When It’s Time to Let Your Pet Go 16:40

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On this episode of Alive Again, host Brent explores how our souls sense and prepare for a beloved pet’s transition—and how to find peace when it happens. Listeners Laer and Joy share intimate stories: Jojo’s sudden dash that felt “different,” Trigg’s final night after hearing, “If you need to go, I’ll be okay,” and a Saint Bernard’s gentle passing …

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Square dance clubs used to be bumping on the weekends 7:03

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Square dancing was once so popular that a center opened in the suburbs dedicated to the hobby. Today, veteran dancers are trying to recruit new fans.

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep18 - Organizing Pinball Expo with Rob Berk 1:06:18

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Rob Berk has been the face behind Pinball Expo since 1985, curating a gathering that’s become the longest-running pinball show on the planet. From hosting early designers who rarely shared stories in public, to shaping the culture of how collectors, vendors, and fans come together, Rob’s influence is unmatched. We dig into what it’s like to create …

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How to Attract a Healthy Partner 39:20

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Do you ever wonder why you keep attracting the wrong person? In this episode, Jillian unpacks the unconscious blocks that prevent us from finding healthy love. She shares why distrust and resentment poison connection, how fear of not being “enough” sabotages relationships, and why wasting time with the wrong partner only delays the right one. Join …

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Is your local mall dying, thriving or evolving? 13:32

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Malls hold a special spot in the hearts of many Americans of a certain age. One may have been the setting for your first date, the place you caught a now-classic summer blockbuster, or even a daycare of sorts after mom dropped you off with a few friends (and maybe a few bucks).In our last episode, we looked back at the history of Chicago’s Ford Cit…

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What was Ford City Mall like in its heyday? 6:50

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Vacant shops and faded signs, Ford City Mall is in the process of being sold. But this shell of a shopping center was once a bustling hub, especially for young people.

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep17 - Organizing Tournaments and How to Stay Zen with Tom Graf of Fox Cities 1:08:10

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Tom Graf of Fox Cities Pinball joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to share what it takes to set up and run tournaments without losing your cool. From the logistics of organizing events to the art of staying calm when things get hectic, Tom breaks down his approach and why his relaxed style works so well. We also touch on his background and the Fox Cities…

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How to Self-Soothe Your Anxiety with Sheleana Aiyana 1:01:13

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Jillian welcomes Sheleana Aiyana—author of Becoming the One and founder of Rising Woman—for a deep dive into conscious relationships, healing attachment wounds, and nervous system regulation. Sheleana shares personal stories of trauma, resilience, and transformation, offering powerful insight into how we can move from survival patterns to secure co…

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What happened after a dangerous year inside Cook County Jail 14:29

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The year 2023 was a deadly one at the Cook County Jail. Eighteen people died in custody, “for many reasons,” said reporter Carlos Ballesteros, who reported on the record year for Injustice Watch. His reporting cited drug overdoses, lapses from jail staff and failed oversight.In our last episode, we learned about a group of volunteers who set up out…

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What is that supply tent outside of Cook County Jail? 6:45

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Almost every night, a group of volunteers sets up a table of supplies. Their goal is to assist everyone who is being released; from bottled water to a ride home. But sometimes, it’s a challenge when people are released well after midnight.

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What I Do When I Feel Sad, Stuck, and Lost. 30:14

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Feeling stuck, lost, or like life just isn’t turning out how you hoped? In this personal episode, Jillian shares practical tools to help you navigate life’s harder seasons—whether you’re in a crisis or simply in a rut. She explores how movement, connection, mindset shifts, and boundaries can help you break free from emotional burnout and rediscover…

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Apple slices are a nearly forgotten piece of Chicago pastry history 14:33

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Apple slices were a favorite Chicago pastry decades ago. Not many bakeries sell them today, but the dessert still has avid fans who hold on to its nostalgic flavor.

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep16 - Into the Rainbow With Mark Seiden at Jersey Jack Pinball 1:04:48

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Mark Seiden joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about his journey from homebrew designer to working at Jersey Jack Pinball. We dive into his creative process, what it’s like designing Avatar, and how collaboration shapes modern pinball design. From early influences to the nuts and bolts of game rules, this episode explores how Seiden’s unique visi…

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Why I Broke Up With a Good Person 31:43

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Breaking up is never easy—especially when the person you’re leaving isn’t toxic, cruel, or a bad partner, but simply not the right match. In this episode, Jillian shares her personal story of ending a relationship with a “good person” and the powerful lessons she learned about values, lifestyle alignment, friendship, and trust. She explores the sub…

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Alive Again - Episode 82 Over-Imaging & After-Death Signs: Staying Connected to Your Pet 21:42

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In this episode of Alive Again, we explore one of the most heartfelt questions grieving pet parents ask: “How can I get more signs from my pets on the other side?” Host Brent Atwater guides listeners through the spiritual truth that energy never dies—our pets don’t simply cross a mythical “rainbow bridge,” they transition into living spirit energy.…

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Do pigs need rescuing? 15:14

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The story of Pigasus, who unknowingly accepted the Youth International Party (Yippie) nomination for president in Daley Plaza in 1968, shows that sometimes pigs need rescuing. “My heart hurt for the pig,” said April Noga, executive director of Chicagoland Pig Rescue, of Pigasus’s run for president. “Because I put myself in the pig’s shoes of being …

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What happened to Chicago’s presidential pig? 6:55

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During the demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention in 1968, activists trotted out a pig named Pigasus for president. Her campaign was cut short after she and protesters were arrested by the Chicago Police. Rumors swirled that Pigasus was barbecued, but what really happened to her?

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Dirty Pool Podcast Ep15 – Rebecca Salem on Pinball Collectives 1:15:49

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Rebecca Salem joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about building the Austin Pinball Collective, designing her own 3D-printed pinball trophies, and what it really takes to form a collective in your own city. How not to feel alone with standing up to bad pinball peeps and how it takes a village to create one of the most interesting pinball collectiv…

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How to Date with Self-Worth and Confidence 41:55

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Dating can stir up all kinds of insecurities, but it doesn’t have to cost you your self-worth. In this episode, Jillian walks you through seven practical steps to help you date with confidence, protect your heart, and stay rooted in your values. You’ll learn how to spot tests that reveal old patterns, challenge the limiting beliefs holding you back…

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What’s the oldest book in circulation at the Chicago Public Library? 7:03

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Curious City went out to find the oldest book in circulation at the Chicago Public Library. Turns out, the title is over 200 years old, and you can still check it out.

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Alive Again - Episode 81 Animal Communication Exposed: Myths, Truths, and Frequency 40:11

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In this episode of Alive Again on Pet Life Radio, we dive deep into the common mistakes people make when trying to communicate with animals—both living and in spirit. From the myth that "everyone can do it" to the importance of asking a pet’s permission before connecting, this conversation explores the realities of animal communication and how it w…

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5 Habits That Will Ruin Your Relationship 33:25

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In this episode, Jillian shares five powerful relationship boundaries you should never cross if you want your connection to last. From why saying “I need space” can cause unintended harm, to how silent treatment erodes trust, she breaks down the hidden damage these behaviors can do—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how to communicate your needs …

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School is in session, and we put the CPS butter cookie to the test 12:11

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Summer is coming to an end, and it’s time to go back to school.Today, the number of Chicago Public School students complaining about school lunch might only be matched by the complaints over homework assignments. So it may come as a surprise that decades ago CPS students actually looked forward to eating cafeteria lunch. In our last episode, WBEZ’s…

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School lunch used to pass the test 6:50

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Some Chicago Public School alumni say school lunch used to be delicious, which might shock current students. How did school lunch go from delicious to disappointing?

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How to Live in Your Feminine Energy with Sage Robbins 1:04:07

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Jillian sits down with Sage Robbins—speaker, mother, and longtime wife to Tony Robbins—for a heartfelt exploration of emotional freedom, self-awareness, and lasting love. Sage shares how her own path has been shaped by profound loss, personal growth, and her decades-long relationship with one of the world’s most powerful figures. Together, they div…

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What’s the history of Chinese gangs in Chicago? 9:41

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Chicago is known for crime bosses like Al Capone, but the city is also home to two Chinese gangs that were once fierce rivals. This story first aired in 2018.

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Alive Again - Episode 80 Inside the Mind and Body of Your Pet: Animal Medical Intuition Unleashed 15:24

2M ago15:24

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This week on Alive Again, Brent Atwater dives into the extraordinary world of animal medical intuitives and how their insight can help both grieving pet parents and those caring for living pets. With over 30 years of experience, Brent shares how she intuitively "sees" inside animals’ bodies—like a real-life superhero—to detect hidden issues, offer …

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What a failed robbery from 1951 tells us about Chicago crime 7:56

2M ago7:56

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A courageous Chicagoan once helped foil a robbery by men in butcher smocks — a little-known gang from a bygone era of crime in the city.

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3 Signs Your Relationship is Secure 36:09

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If you've ever felt like you're walking on eggshells in a relationship, this episode is a must-listen. Jillian unpacks what it really means to feel emotionally safe in a romantic relationship—and why it's absolutely essential. From trust and consistency to the ability to argue without fear, she shares what emotional safety looks like, how to build …

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94 - We are Watching the Fireworks, with Honey C Golden 59:25

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Grab a cuppa and join Honey and me as we catch up after a very bumpy July, and call in the energies of excitement for August. Honey's Links: Join Honey's Free Spiritual Platform: https://stepintoyourpower.com/ Soul Guidance: https://www.honeycgolden.com/challenge-page/ Journey to You: https://www.honeycgolden.com/challenge-page/b8d8b9cb-e280-4918-a…

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The other organizations empowering Chicago’s Chinatown 12:27

2M ago12:27

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Community organizations are helping Chinatown residents preserve what long-standing family associations helped build.

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What happened to Chinatown’s family associations? 6:42

2M ago6:42

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Family associations were once the backbone of social and economic organization for Chicago’s Chinatown. Their evolution over the decades tells the history of the community.

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep14 - Custom Toppers With Rob Rath of The Electric Playground 1:08:08

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Rob Rath from The Electric Playground joins Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about his work designing and building custom toppers for pinball machines. We get into how he approaches the creative process, what goes into making something that feels like it belongs with a game but still stands out, and the small shop challenges of turning ideas into somethi…

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How To Heal From Betrayal 27:06

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If someone hurt you, disappointed you, or failed to show up the way you needed—this episode will change how you see it. Jillian shares the truth that transformed her life: people can only meet you where they are, not where you wish they could be. Learn how to stop internalizing others’ limitations, let go of unrealistic expectations, and finally fe…

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Is women’s pro softball here to stay? 20:13

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What is it about softball? “What is it not about softball?” replies Megan Faramio, a star pitcher for the Talons in the all-new Athletes Unlimited Softball League, or AUSL. “I can literally talk about softball for days.” The AUSL is about to wrap up its first season with a three-game playoff series in Alabama between Faraimo’s Talons and the Bandit…

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Alive Again - Episode 79 Energy Healing Hands: Stopping Seizures with Love and Energy 23:49

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In this powerful episode of Alive Again, host Brent Atwater shares a transformative energy healing technique that has helped both animals and humans overcome seizures. After witnessing his own Labrador suffer a grand mal seizure, Brent turned to his intuitive healing guides and was shown a simple but profound method to interrupt seizure energy usin…

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep13 - Kyle Spiteri - Motorcycles, Cats, and Stern Support Guru 1:38:45

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Kyle Spiteri, better known as Black Cat Pinball - joins the show to talk about his path from his time at Marco Specialties to his current support role at Stern Pinball. We dig into his early days fixing pins at the Pacific Pinball Museum, the chaos of tech support at Stern, and why you don’t always need to restore a game to perfection. Kyle shares …

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A league of Chicago’s Own: The other women’s pro league of the 1940s 6:42

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There was the Rockford Peaches, women’s pro baseball team of the 1940s that was celebrated in the movie "A League of Their Own." But there was also a pro softball league at the time that had Chicago fans going wild.

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Why Good Men Still Cheat: Stefanos Sifandos 54:54

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Today, Stefanos Sifandos joins Jillian to unpack the personal journey that led him to confront and heal his patterns of sex addiction and emotional avoidance. He shares openly about the trauma beneath compulsive behaviors, how shame thrives in secrecy, and why true freedom is found through inner work and relational honesty. Together, they explore h…

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93 - Bringing Aphrodite Back - with Dr Geraldine S. Brooks 51:24

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It is Geraldine's belief that beauty and love are sorely missing from our lives right now, and we could do worse than summon the archetypal energies of the goddess Aphrodite. Join Geraldine and I for a chat about beauty, powerful women, and her new book - AWAKENING to APHRODITE’S LIGHT Love, Beauty & the Divine Feminine. About Geraldine: As a write…

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Car, bike, public transit: What’s the best way to get around town? 21:48

3M ago21:48

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What would win in a race between a car, bike and the Chicago Transit Authority? Over the past few years, Chicago has been abuzz with road construction projects. There are more protected bike lanes, pedestrian refuge islands and curb bump-outs across the city. As we learned in our last episode, that also includes the installation of miniature traffi…

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Who thought traffic circles were a good idea? Do we need them? 6:44

3M ago6:44

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Mini traffic circles at the intersections of residential streets might annoy drivers because they force cars to slow down. But their safety features outweigh the inconvenience.

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Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep12 - Manu - Streaming, Free Gold Watch, and Virtual Pinball 1:22:35

3M ago1:22:35

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From Free Gold Watch to virtual tables and movie nights, Manu Smith has built one of the most distinctive voices in the pinball streaming world. We talk about his early days in the Bay Area pinball scene, the rise of Mystery Pinball Theater 3000, and how virtual pinball became a lifeline for players and creators alike. Plus: what really goes down d…

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3 Steps to More Confidence 38:32

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You don’t have to fully love yourself to be in a relationship—but if you don’t value yourself at all, it will show up in how you love and who you choose. In this episode, Jillian explores how self-worth shapes our romantic lives, why shame keeps us stuck, and what it actually takes to build a healthier relationship with yourself. She shares three p…