Best Kyra Simone Podcasts (2025)

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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 Encore with Russell Barkley 1:40:25

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Focus. Productivity. Relationships. Distraction. Neurodiversity. How do you know if you have ADHD? How can you get others to understand your ADHD brain? What are your treatment options and how can they help? In this encore of our wildly popular Part 1 episode, we talk racing thoughts, brilliant brains and the causes and effects of Attention-Deficit…

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Aligned and Awake: Living Your Life Purpose with Alexa Darrin 29:22

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This week, Kyra sits down with spiritual coach and psychic medium Alexa Darrin for a powerful conversation about life purpose, energetic alignment, and learning to trust your intuition. Alexa shares how connecting to the Akashic Records and working with energy can help women release old patterns, gain clarity, and step more fully into who they are …

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Ornithorhynchology (PLATYPUSES) with Tahneal Hawke 1:09:28

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Duck bills. Beaver tails. Underground lairs. Eggs. Milk. Venom? A platypus has it all. Scholar, conservationist, and Ornithorhynchologist Dr. Tahneal Hawke is here to run through the baffling anatomy and answer all of our WHAT’S THE DEAL, WHAT EVEN *ARE* THEY questions, and chat about field work, evolution, how to spot a platypus, why you can’t hav…

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Bonus Episode: Nutritional Microbiology (GUT HEALTH & DIET) with Miguel Freitas and Elaine Hsiao 48:21

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The microbiome is back! In 2018, we chatted with Dr. Elaine Hsiao - a UCLA microbiome researcher– and learned all about the hot cauldron of your guts. In this 2025 update bonus, we chat again with Dr. Hsiao to get updates on the last 7 years of her research. We also stop by White Plains, New York to hang out with Dr. Miguel Freitas, lead nutritiona…

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Rooted in Nature: Life Lessons from Plant Wisdom with Tigrilla Gardenia 41:36

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This week, Kyra is joined by Nature-Inspired Mentor and Certified Life Coach Tigrilla Gardenia for a deeply grounding conversation about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and learning from the wisdom of the natural world. Living in the spiritual eco-community of Damanhur, Italy, Tigrilla brings a beautiful blend of science, spirituality, an…

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Astrobromatology (SPACE FOOD) with Maggie Coblentz 1:11:05

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Dehydrated eggs. Airborne tortillas. Pouches of chicken. Tang. Work up an appetite for space food with artist, designer and Astrobromatologist, Maggie Coblentz. She shares how the intersection of design and science led her skyward, doing experiments on zero G flights, and shipping miso into space. We also talk Martian gardening, stinky roommates, b…

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Extraordinary You: Embracing Confidence and Your Unique Story with Simone Knego 34:01

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This week, Kyra sits down with keynote speaker, author, and podcast host Simone Knego for a heartfelt conversation about confidence, identity, and the extraordinary impact of embracing your own story. With warmth and honesty, Simone shares how the most meaningful growth often comes from celebrating small wins, leaning into imperfection, and seeing …

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Pteridology (FERNS) with Fay-Wei Li 1:03:33

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Fronds. Forest dwellers. Spores. Houseplants. Queer icons. We’ve got ferns. The charming and hilarious professor and author of “Ferns: Lessons in Survival from Earth’s Most Adaptable Plants,” Dr. Fay-Wei Li, tells me all about fern evolution, what ferns not to have in your house, the most expensive ferns, the tastiest ferns, mathematical mysteries,…

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NEW 2025 Interview: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 2 with Dirk Moses 1:11:40

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Note: if you haven’t already heard it, please start with our original, May 2024 episode with Dr. Moses: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 1 A lot has happened since then, and author, scholar and genocide expert Dr. Dirk Moses was kind enough to return for a 2025 episode. We cover how public and legal sentiment has changed since our first episo…

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Single, Strong, and Thriving: Embracing Your Solo Era with Fanny Tristan 51:14

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This week, Kyra sits down with Women’s Empowerment Coach and Trauma Therapist Fanny Tristan for a powerful conversation about healing, confidence, and stepping boldly into your solo era. Fanny brings a rare blend of warmth, wisdom, and grounded expertise as she shares how singlehood can become one of the most transformative seasons in a woman’s lif…

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Chill Out to Rise Stronger: Kris Rice on Building Resilience Through Cold Therapy 45:10

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What if stepping into discomfort is actually the pathway to strength? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Kris Rice, Founder and CEO of ChillPod, for a conversation that brings clarity, calm, and science-backed insight to the rising world of cold therapy. Kris shares how cold exposure became a powerful tool for her own resil…

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Bisonology (BUFFALO) Encore with various bisonologists 1:30:07

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Bison bison! Not just something to holler into the sky, but also the scientific name for North America's majestic wild bovines. In this encore, we explore a beast that once roamed the plains in the tens of millions. What's up with their humps? On what occasion do they wear capes? What noises do they make? How many are out there? What are the best w…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Sloan The Beast on Healing Overwhelm and Finding Balance 1:00:29

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What if chaos didn’t mean failure, but an invitation to realignment? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Sloan The Beast, known as The Chaos Coach, to talk about how ambitious, multi-passionate women can move from constant overwhelm to calm, clarity, and control. With deep insight into burnout and boundaries, Sloan helps wom…

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 2 with R. J. Gutiérrez 1:11:12

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We’re back with Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez to answer listeners’ questions on owls. How much wisdom lies behind those big, immovable eyes? Are owls good or bad omens? What’s their proclivity for snatching hats? Is The Staircase owl theory plausible? Is it ok to hoot back at them? What do you mean one of their toes is reversible? This episode’s got t…

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The Great Do-Over: Debra Boulanger on Reinventing Success After Corporate Life 47:37

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What if your next chapter could be your best one yet? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra chats with Debra Boulanger, business growth strategist, founder of Life After Corporate, and host of the Life After Corporate podcast. Deb helps women transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, showing them how to replace burnout with balance…

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez 55:22

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OWLS. FINALLY. In no particular order: what’s up with their eyes, legs, hoots, feathers, silent flight, nests, folklore, necks, barfs, conservation status, and omens? Go take a walk or sit on a porch in the dusk and make friends with Rocky. Dr. R.J. “Rocky” Gutiérrez is a celebrated researcher, Professor Emeritus at the University of Minnesota, a l…

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Leading with Purpose: Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs on Empowering Communities & Building Legacy 39:36

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Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about purpose. This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs, a respected public servant, advocate, and community leader serving the City of South Fulton, Georgia. With over a decade of leadership experience, Carmalitha has dedicated her career to empowering women, stre…

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Historical Toxicology (OLD TIMEY POISONS) with Deborah Blum 1:14:13

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Metal poisons. Odorless ones. Toxic plants. Iocane powder, arsenic, old lace, poisons as self-defense, black mirrors, Aqua Tofanas, movie myths, and the start of testing for that which ails or kills you: we’ve got Historical Toxicology with Pulitzer Prize-winning science author & chemistry connoisseur Deborah Blum. She wrote the beloved “Poisoner's…

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It’s Not Too Late: Rewriting Your Midlife Story with Cheryl Fischer 41:19

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What if the second half of your life could be your best half? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Cheryl Fischer, certified Life and Mindset Coach and host of the Mind Your Midlife podcast. Cheryl helps women in midlife transform the stories they tell themselves, shifting from self-doubt and limitation to confidence, clarity…

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Critical Ponerology (WHAT IS “EVIL”?) with Kenneth MacKendrick 1:03:36

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What is evil? Who is evil? Does evil exist? Who decides? Can we scream over turkey at grandma’s house? Let’s chat Critical Ponerology with scholar, professor, author of Evil: A Critical Primer, and a gem of a person, Dr. Kenneth MacKendrick of the University of Manitoba. He’s been teaching courses on the notion of evil for 25 years and it’s a much …

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Bonus Episode: COCKROACH MILK with Joshua Benoit and Sinead English 27:51

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Cockroach milk for Spooktober. STAY HERE. Don’t tell me you like haunted houses and slasher films but can’t listen to a lovely conversation about how cockroaches make milk to feed their young. It’s one of the most nutritious substances on Earth, and I own some. Sort of. Coem along for a brief and enthralling discussion from two researchers, Dr. Jos…

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From Surviving to Sovereign: Linda Brand on Reinvention, Self-Worth & Creating Abundance 34:51

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It’s never too late to reinvent your life. This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra welcomes Linda Brand, certified life coach, EFT practitioner, licensed Realtor, and founder of Worthy & Abundant—a global community and podcast empowering women to live bold, abundant lives. After overcoming a debilitating illness, raising her son as a single mo…

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Blattodeology (YES, COCKROACHES) with Dominic Evangelista 1:08:10

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Dazzling colors. Remote habitats. Gentle parenting. Fantastic genitalia. And yeah, swimming through sewers to surprise you. It’s cockroaches and I promise you will find something to love about them in this chat with cockroach evangelist and Blattodeologist Dr. Dominic Evangelista. Which are the prettiest? Are roaches better at raising kids than you…

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Financial Power for Women: Amanda Taylor on Confidence, Wealth & Leading Like a CEO 33:40

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Money isn’t just numbers; it's freedom, confidence, and the foundation of independence. This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra is joined by Amanda Taylor, business and wealth strategist and founder of Expand Your Empire. Amanda equips women entrepreneurs to automate their operations, scale with confidence, and turn income into lasting wealth …

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Haunted Hydrology (SPOOKY LAKES) with Geo Rutherford 1:13:08

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Mudbank bones. River wrecks. Salty seas. Pink ponds. Poison dust devils. Steamy streams.. It’s Haunted Hydrology with your favorite Spooky Lakes ambassador, the artist and author Geo Rutherford who is widely known as Geodesaurus. Geo covers the dark history of The Great Lakes, a stump that controls the weather, the what and why of a good lagoon, th…

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Reinvent Your Life: Tara Wiskow on Healing Your Energy & Living Your Truth 47:36

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What if the key to reinventing your life isn’t just about what you do—but how you heal? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Tara Wiskow, intuitive energy healer, life reinvention expert, and founder of the She Rises program. After losing 220 pounds naturally and overcoming deep emotional struggles, Tara now helps women relea…

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Serpopsychology (WHAT’S CREEPY?) with Frank McAndrew 1:09:30

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Are you creepy? How would you know? What’s “creepy” as opposed to scary or eerie? We talk to the pioneer of this research, Serpopsychologist, Dr. Frank McAndrew, a professor emeritus at Knox College. We chat: dates that give you the willies, Weary Willie the Clown, haunted dolls, college goths, dark alleyways, evolutionary neurobiology, what NOT to…

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The Power of No: Sherrika Sanders on Boundaries, Burnout & Owning Your Calling 1:10:30

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Why do so many women of faith struggle with saying “no”? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with Sherrika Sanders, MBA, founder and CEO of Transform the GAAP, to talk about how faith-driven wives and moms can lead at work and at home without burning out. Sherrika mentors women to align their values with their goals, honor their …

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Revolutionology (REBELLIONS & SOCIAL CHANGE) with Jack Goldstone 1:30:26

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Storming the Bastille. Facing off with tanks. Canceling a streaming subscription. We’re talking protests, boycotts, insurrections, and demonstrations. Scholar, professor, and actual real life Revolutionologist Dr. Jack Goldstone lays out the whys – and the hows. What revolts have been the gold standard? How has social media impacted social change? …

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Grace in the Chaos: Tanya Gioia on Faith, Boundaries & Healing When Addiction Hits Home 54:39

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What do you do when addiction impacts your home, your heart, and your family? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra talks with Tanya Gioia, Family Recovery Coach and host of the Faith Over Addiction podcast. Tanya helps Christian women reclaim their God-given identity, set boundaries with love, and find peace—even while walking through the p…

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Human Technomorphology (SWAPPING OUT BODY PARTS) with Mary Roach 57:48

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Pigs with human kidneys. Iron lungs. Bionic prostheses. And bendable genitals. Mary Roach is here, and Alie is freaking out. Over the last two decades, this science icon has written seven New York Times bestsellers, including Stiff, Bonk, Gulp, and Packing for Mars. Her latest release, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy is all about Human…

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Creating Space in a Crowded Market: Prerna Sharma on Building a Bold New Beauty Category 38:11

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This week on Glow Up, Gyrl, Kyra welcomes Prerna Sharma, founder of STEP ZERO, a beauty tools brand redefining no-makeup beauty. With a background in consulting and marketing, Prerna is passionate about blending product quality, clear messaging, and powerful storytelling to build brands that stand out. In this episode, Prerna shares: Why clear mess…

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Ceramology (POTTERY) with Potted History’s Graham Taylor & Sarah Lord Taylor 1:12:52

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Porcelain. Earthenware. China. Archaeology. Stoneware. Anthropology. Amphora. Throwing wheels. We got it all. Master potters, history aficionados and Potted History’s icons Sarah Lord Taylor and Graham Taylor are here for our 8th anniversary episode. We get the dirt on ceramics versus pottery, where clay comes from, if there’s enough in the world, …

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Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD) Part 1 Encore with Russell Barkley 1:40:25

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Aligned and Awake: Living Your Life Purpose with Alexa Darrin 29:22

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Ornithorhynchology (PLATYPUSES) with Tahneal Hawke 1:09:28

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Bonus Episode: Nutritional Microbiology (GUT HEALTH & DIET) with Miguel Freitas and Elaine Hsiao 48:21

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Rooted in Nature: Life Lessons from Plant Wisdom with Tigrilla Gardenia 41:36

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Astrobromatology (SPACE FOOD) with Maggie Coblentz 1:11:05

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Extraordinary You: Embracing Confidence and Your Unique Story with Simone Knego 34:01

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Pteridology (FERNS) with Fay-Wei Li 1:03:33

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NEW 2025 Interview: Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY) Part 2 with Dirk Moses 1:11:40

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Single, Strong, and Thriving: Embracing Your Solo Era with Fanny Tristan 51:14

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Chill Out to Rise Stronger: Kris Rice on Building Resilience Through Cold Therapy 45:10

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Bisonology (BUFFALO) Encore with various bisonologists 1:30:07

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From Chaos to Clarity: Sloan The Beast on Healing Overwhelm and Finding Balance 1:00:29

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 2 with R. J. Gutiérrez 1:11:12

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The Great Do-Over: Debra Boulanger on Reinventing Success After Corporate Life 47:37

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Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez 55:22

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Leading with Purpose: Councilwoman Carmalitha Gumbs on Empowering Communities & Building Legacy 39:36

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Historical Toxicology (OLD TIMEY POISONS) with Deborah Blum 1:14:13

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It’s Not Too Late: Rewriting Your Midlife Story with Cheryl Fischer 41:19

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Critical Ponerology (WHAT IS “EVIL”?) with Kenneth MacKendrick 1:03:36

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Bonus Episode: COCKROACH MILK with Joshua Benoit and Sinead English 27:51

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From Surviving to Sovereign: Linda Brand on Reinvention, Self-Worth & Creating Abundance 34:51

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Blattodeology (YES, COCKROACHES) with Dominic Evangelista 1:08:10

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Financial Power for Women: Amanda Taylor on Confidence, Wealth & Leading Like a CEO 33:40

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Haunted Hydrology (SPOOKY LAKES) with Geo Rutherford 1:13:08

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Reinvent Your Life: Tara Wiskow on Healing Your Energy & Living Your Truth 47:36

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Serpopsychology (WHAT’S CREEPY?) with Frank McAndrew 1:09:30

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The Power of No: Sherrika Sanders on Boundaries, Burnout & Owning Your Calling 1:10:30

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Revolutionology (REBELLIONS & SOCIAL CHANGE) with Jack Goldstone 1:30:26

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Grace in the Chaos: Tanya Gioia on Faith, Boundaries & Healing When Addiction Hits Home 54:39

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Human Technomorphology (SWAPPING OUT BODY PARTS) with Mary Roach 57:48

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Creating Space in a Crowded Market: Prerna Sharma on Building a Bold New Beauty Category 38:11

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Ceramology (POTTERY) with Potted History’s Graham Taylor & Sarah Lord Taylor 1:12:52