Best Kaja Podcasts (2025)

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158. In Defence of Science: Dr Kaja Skraskova on Sacred Herbalism 1:01:01

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Do you ever feel we do science a disservice on this segment? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Karolina "Kaja" Skraskova who makes a case for herbalists being better scientists, and takes us to task for blaming science for the state of the world. Kaja is a herbalist and pharmacist with a PhD in analytical chemistry. She specialises in the craft…

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Yoga ముద్రలు మరియు ప్రాణాయామ శక్తి | Pravallika Kaja | #TGVT188 26:37

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Summary In this conversation, Kaja Pravallika discusses the importance of mudras and pranayamas in balancing the breath and body, particularly emphasizing their practice in the evening to counteract the day's activities and restore equilibrium to the nervous system. Takeaways Mudras and pranayamas are essential for breath control. Evening practice …

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160. Chamomile- Gentle Doesn't Mean Weak: Cat Green on Herbal Education 41:07

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In this episode, Cat Green from Everyday Empowered presents about the humble yet potent powerhouse- Chamomile. She shares how and why Chamomile is a herb for the times, and an important herb to have on-hand. Cat addresses how we often overlook the more gentle herbs, and how the subtlety is equally as powerful as any other herb. Chamomile's key affi…

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Perks vs Skills – ఏది నిజంగా మీ growth కి ఉపయోగపడుతుంది? | Abhijit Bhaduri - Series Ep 1 - #TGVT191 17:55

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Summary In this episode, the hosts discuss the significance of career development and the impact of company culture on personal growth. They explore the balance between attractive perks and meaningful skill development, emphasizing that while perks may attract employees, true value lies in training and growth opportunities. The conversation highlig…

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The Life of Jane Austen 53:36

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By Michelle Franklin

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Spike Lee 1:21:50

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A Shockingly Authentic Sit-Down with Spike Lee. Spike Lee reveals himself in the most authentic, interactive interview you've seen with the legendary filmmaker (in my humble opinion). Awkward at times, hilarious at others, and authentic every single minute. Watch me figure out which way to go when Spike challenges me on everything like: - why Spike…

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ప్రతి ఒక్కరికీ AI | Sathish Karampudi, Founder - Sathish Graphics Jangaon | #TGVT190 43:46

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Summary This episode dives into how AI is transforming professional design, communication, and social structures. The conversation unfolds in two dimensions — first, how AI tools revolutionize the creation of content and design by enhancing efficiency, creativity, and communication; and second, how these same technologies influence society, accessi…

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Interview with Franzi Kreis 33:20

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portraits and interviews, generational storytelling, photography as performance, photography and stage design A photograph that appears in a dark room, breathes for a minute, then vanishes when the lights come up. That’s the tension at the heart of our conversation with photographer and multimedia artist Franzi Kreis, whose practice merges portrait…

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Earliest man-made fire discovered? 44:08

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By Michelle Franklin

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Extending Infrastructure Lifespan | Remo Kuldkepp, GScan 2:43

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In this interview, Remo Kuldkepp, CFO of GScan, explains how muon tomography enables deeper, non-destructive inspection of infrastructure to extend the lifespan of the built environment. He also shares how the EIC Scaling Club has supported GScan through mentoring, validation of their technology, and valuable connections with peers facing similar d…

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Scaling Space Propulsion | Roope Takala, Aurora Propulsion Technologies 2:43

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In this interview, Roope Takala, Founder and Chairman of Aurora Propulsion Technologies, shares how the EIC Scaling Club supports deep space companies through long-term relationships, cross-industry connections, and access to funding in challenging markets. This interview was recorded on 3 September 2025, during the EIC Scaling Club Ambition Forum …

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Advancing MicroLED Displays | Kim, CEO of QustomDot 2:33

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In this interview, Kim, CEO of QustomDot, shares how quantum dot inks are helping reduce the cost of microLED displays and accelerate market adoption. She also reflects on the impact of the EIC Scaling Club, from sharpening their value proposition through mentoring to unexpected connections that strengthened their leadership team. This interview wa…

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Powering Europe’s Energy Resilience | Ivar Kruusenberg, PowerUP Energy 2:53

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In this interview, Ivar Kruusenberg, CEO & Founder of PowerUP Energy Technologies, shares how hybrid hydrogen-battery generators are helping Europe tackle energy resilience challenges.He also reflects on the value of the EIC Scaling Club in expanding across Europe, connecting with investors and policymakers, and supporting fundraising and growth fo…

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159. The Medicinal Gardener: Caroline Parker on Self Care with Herbs 44:57

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Come and revisit this episode with one of our favourites. We're going all the way back to episode 16 with herbalist, forager, gardener, tea curator and drinker and author, Caroline Parker! During this chat, we get a sense of Caroline's deep love and connection with plants and her joy at helping share that love with others. Since our chat, Caroline …

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BONUS: ‘Dickinson’ — Shakespeare Club in the Apple TV series 1:01:01

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William Shakespeare and Emily Dickinson — both are frequently declared to be among the very best writers in the English language. And now, for Dickinson’s 195th birthday, the time has come to delve into both iconic poets on Shakespeare’s Shadows. This bonus episode spotlights the Peabody Award-winning Apple TV series “Dickinson,” particularly looki…

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Joe Mantegna #3 1:18:09

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Joe Mantegna says I probably know him better than any human after today's talk. So that means you know him better than most too (if you also caught our first two talks on Really Famous). The iconic actor opens up about his personal life, family, marriage, famous friends, regrets, business ventures and incredibly good perspective on life. We hit eve…

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Hustle Story: Struggles ఎవరికీ కనిపించవు!” | Achyut Reddy | #TGV189 56:06

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Description: Entrepreneurship బయట నుంచి చాలా గ్లామరస్‌గా కనిపిస్తుంది, కానీ నిజంగా ఏమి జరుగుతుంది? ఈ episode లో Naveen Samala and Achyut Reddy వ్యాపార ప్రపంచంలోని unseen struggles, misconceptions, మరియు success గురించి deep conversation chesaru What you’ll learn in this episode: Achyut Reddy’s Guiding Voice? Achyut విజయానికి దోహదపడిన టాప్ 3 విషయాలు…

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Memes and Mesopotamia with Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid 50:40

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By Michelle Franklin

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Margaret Cho 1:02:47

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Iconic comic Margaret Cho opens up about her real life off the stand-up comedy stage, including an intervention coordinated by friends, the two years she spent in rehab and the deaths she witnessed along the way. Plus she reveals details about her cats, their catio, hobo men who show up on your doorstep, what her therapist told her, and inside scoo…

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A new alphabet discovered? 33:07

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By Michelle Franklin

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157. Homesteading & Wild Fermentation with Ursa As: Permaculture Herbalism 1:45:12

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Ursa As is a passionate homesteader, regenerative gardener, and self-taught herbalist. She is based in South East Queensland and runs the Australian Regenerative Homestead, as well as an Instagram platform called homegrowing_family, which has over 95,000 followers. She shares her journey of growing and crafting her own herbal remedies, especially m…

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Interview with Julia Belova 34:30

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Baroque monsters, porcelain sculpture, queer bodies, migrant identities What If The Holiest Body Is A Monster? A monster at the altar changes how you see the sacred. We sit down with Vienna-based sculptor Julia Belova to trace how porcelain, silicone, latex, and candy-bright surfaces grow into new bodies that are at once inviting and unsettling. Ro…

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మహువ ధైర్యం క్యాన్సర్‌ను ఎలా అధిగమించింది | Mahua Gorthi | #TGVT187 34:19

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Summary The conversation explores the concept of thoughts as a spiral, emphasizing how they can either descend into negativity or ascend into positivity. The speaker Mahua Gorthi discusses the importance of recognizing the direction of our thoughts and making conscious choices to shift them towards a more positive energy. Takeaways Our thinking wil…

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156. Changing the Wellness Paradigm: Miriam Latif on Herbal Education 55:15

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Miriam Latif, the passionate and rebellious visionary behind the Root Network and Understory, shares her stories and wisdom with us today. Miriam resides on Bunurung and Wurundjuri land in Melbourne and is a herbal practioner, mentor and mother. In this interview, Miriam firstly shares her journey of her herbal education journey, getting her herbal…

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Steve Zahn from London! 1:13:31

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I break a couple of hard fast rules of mine for Steve Zahn because it's his 3rd time on the podcast and we're in a groove. And he's in London. Also, I'm obsessed with season one of The White Lotus and must discuss it with him, as well as share my honest thoughts on where the series went from there. Find out which rules I broke and why Sean Penn com…

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దేహానికి దివ్యమైన శక్తి యోగ రకాలు వాటి ప్రయోజనాలు | Pravallika Kaja | #TGVT186 35:02

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Summary In this conversation, Kaja Pravallika explores the multifaceted nature of yoga, emphasizing its components such as asanas, meditation, and pranayama. She highlights yoga as a spiritual practice that connects the body, mind, and soul, illustrating how these elements work together to create a holistic experience. Takeaways Yoga is a combinati…

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50 Years of the Edmund Fitzgerald 35:59

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By Michelle Franklin

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Tim Daly #7 1:34:36

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That's right, 7. It's Tim Daly's 7th time on Really Famous, but it's our 1st time doing it in Los Angeles instead of New York. So it's different. Oh and also, Tim is married now. To Téa Leoni, who played his wife on the popular TV series Madam Secretary. Today, like always, Tim Daly doesn't holds back with me. At this point, it's two friends gettin…

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కంఫర్ట్ కలలను చంపివేస్తుంది: సాహసాన్ని ఎంచుకున్న స్వాతి | Swathi Bokka | #TGVT185 44:20

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Swathi shares her journey from a comfortable life to one filled with courage and purpose. As a personality development and life coach, she emphasizes the importance of overcoming fears, self-doubt, and societal conditioning. Swathi discusses her inspirations, the role of solitude in personal growth, and the si…

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155. A Self Care Prescription for the Silly Season: Jess Bosscha on Self Care for Herbs 10:09

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Does this time of year have you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Would you like to celebrate the end of the year feeling more grounded and less frazzled? Tune into this episode where Jess delivers a gentle Self Care for the Silly Season prescription- sharing some favourite herbal allies to support us at this time of year. From gentle herbal nervi…

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What is an artifact? with Dr Smiti Nathan 57:37

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By Michelle Franklin

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154. How to Grow Liveable Worlds with the Plants: Natasha Myers on Sacred Herbalism 41:02

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Natasha Myers is a Plant Listener and Canadian anthropologist whose incredible writing might have just changed the very direction my work with plants took at a critical moment 4 years ago. She doesn't actually appear in this episode due to personal reasons, so I'm reading out her epic article 'How to Grow Liveable Worlds: 10 not-so-easy steps for l…

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Michael Emerson: A New Talk 1:07:36

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Lost, Evil, Person of Interest, Saw and theater actor Michael Emerson and I get back together in New York for a brand new, equally intriguing conversation with you. It's Michael's fourth appearance on Really Famous and as you'll hear, intriguing topics await you! Links to everything: Instagram | @karamayerrobinson TikTok | @karamayerrobinson Facebo…

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ప్రిన్సెస్ డయానా ముందు మిమిక్రీ చేయడం ద్వారా నేను నేర్చుకున్నది | GVN Raju | #TGVT184 1:20:38

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Summary In this engaging conversation, GVN Raju, a renowned mimicry artist and motivational speaker, shares his journey through the world of mimicry, ventriloquism, and leadership. He discusses the importance of self-introspection, the role of heroes in cinema and life, and the significance of passion and commitment in achieving success. Raju also …

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153. Patterns in Nature, Patterns in Practice: A Permaculture Herbal Conversation with Tonielle Christensen (and new co-host Taj Scicluna) 1:10:55

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In today's episode, we have a change of roles, as Taj Scicluna commences as co-host for the Elder Tree, interviewing Tonielle Christensen! Tonielle has been hosting the Permaculture Herbalism segment of The Elder Tree, whilst running Earth Mumma, where she runs regular workshops in tropical gardening, permaculture design and home grown superfood co…

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Ghosts, Witches, and Weird Tales from History 48:03

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By Michelle Franklin

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What did history smell like? 32:14

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By Michelle Franklin

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Chelsie Hill 1:08:02

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A raw, open talk with professional dancer and pioneering voice for disability representation Chelsie Hill about finding yourself, being the person you want to be, trauma, loss, how to process trauma - one step at a time - and how to turn adversity into triumph and the struggles it entails. Join me as I have a heart-to-heart with Chelsie. Check out …

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పీరియడ్స్ పెయిన్ కి చెక్ పెట్టండి | P V S Pavan Kumar |#TGVT183 35:38

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Summary In this engaging conversation, PVS Pawan Kumar discusses his innovative product, designed to alleviate menstrual pain through TENS technology. He shares insights on the importance of addressing menstrual health, the challenges faced in product development, and the significance of empathy and courage in entrepreneurship. The discussion also …

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Transforming Patient Monitoring | Kaja from Checkpoint Care at the EIC Scaling Club 4:40

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In this interview, Kaja Vidic, Chief Business Development Officer at Checkpoint Care, shares how their pioneering solution is transforming remote patient monitoring by combining wearable tech, AI, and 24/7 clinical supervision. From real-time vital data collection to building personalised digital twins, Checkpoint Care is setting new standards for …

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Powering the Hydrogen Future | Guillermo from H2SITE at the EIC Scaling Club Ambition Forum 5:08

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In this exclusive interview, we sit down with H2SITE to explore how they’re revolutionizing hydrogen transport and use with their cutting-edge membrane technology. From their deep-tech origins at research institutions in Spain and the Netherlands to scaling up production with global partners, H2SITE shares their journey, challenges, and ambitious v…

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Interview with Natalia Gurova 40:37

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Sculpture, memory and materiality, street theater as a political act, migrant identitiesBy Liudmila Kirsanova

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Eric Roberts 1:08:22

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Acting icon Eric Roberts spills the tea, clears up rumors about his relationship with his famous sister, Julia Roberts, gets emotional about his daughter, Emma Roberts, and shows why he's so reliant on his wife, Eliza. You'll see Eric start to tear up and cry when he opens up about his daughter, Emma Roberts, and get uncomfortable when he's asked a…

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సౌమ్యశ్రీ కార్పొరేట్‌లో పనిచేస్తూ CAT పరీక్షలో ఉత్తీర్ణురాలైంది | Sowmyashree Honugunti | #TGVT182 47:30

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Summary In this episode, Saumya shares her inspiring journey from a small town to IIM Koyode, discussing the challenges she faced, the strategies she employed to crack the CAT exam, and the importance of family support and self-discipline. She emphasizes the significance of work experience and profile building for IIM admissions, while also providi…

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Viking heads and Roman gravestones 36:04

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This week on Archaeoscoop: Viking carved heads, Roman gravestones, the digital dark age, and bait and switch.By Michelle Franklin

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Innovating in Women’s Health | Marina from Mimark Diagnostics at the EIC Scaling Club Ambition Forum 5:17

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In this interview, Marina, CEO and Co-founder of Mimark Diagnostics, shares her mission to transform women’s health through innovative diagnostic solutions. Founded in 2021 in Barcelona, Mimark Diagnostics is a women-led medtech company developing non-invasive diagnostic tests based on gynecological liquid biopsies. Their first product, a test for …

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Scaling Green Hydrogen | Sune from Dynelectro at the EIC Scaling Club Ambition Forum 2025 6:04

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In this interview, Sune Lilebæk, CEO of Dynelectro, explains how his Danish scale-up is redefining the green energy landscape by making hydrogen production more efficient and sustainable. Founded in 2018, Dynelectro develops solid oxide electrolyser (SOE) technology that converts renewable electricity into hydrogen with over 90% efficiency — reduci…

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152. A Radical Responsibility Requiring Loving Discipline - Hayley Agnew on Self Care with Herbs 59:23

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In this episode, I chat with Hayley Agnew, a mischievous wearer of mismatched earrings, who is also a naturopath, Bowen therapist & yoga teacher and thrives on human and nature connection. She loves, lives & works in regional South Australia and weaves her magic from her clinic 'Our Healing Place'. Hayley and I chat about self care being a responsi…

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Kaja Sokola 1:01:26

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She testified against Harvey Weinstein and you'll be shocked by her story. Kaja Sokola is so open and shares so much. You'll hear intimate details about what happened during Kaja's encounters with Harvey Weinstein and the emotional aftermath. Links to everything: Watch the interview on my YouTube channel ➤ https://youtu.be/FI5dKMbigUk Subscribe on …

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From Waste to Wonder: The Power of Cow-Based Innovations | Dr. Krishna Prasad | #TGVT181 25:33

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Summary In this episode, Dr. Krishna Prasad discusses the multifaceted benefits and uses of cow products, emphasizing their importance in various cultural and practical applications. The conversation explores the transformation of cow dung into useful products, the cultural significance of cows, and the potential of cow-based innovations. Takeaways…