Best Laura Nevins Podcasts (2025)

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77: Chris Bridges, Hayley Dunlop, Social Sauna Book Club, Demystifying Publishing and more! 1:00:00

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On this month's show we talk to Chris Bridges about his new book SICK TO DEATH; to Hayley Dunlop about her Christmas novel IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS, to Anna Jefferson about New Writing South's DEMYSTIFYING PUBLISHING DAY and to Kelly from SOCIAL SAUNA BOOK CLUB. Events we mention at the end of the show: Queer Gothic: Chloe Michel…

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76: 🛟The Coast is Queer LGBTQ+ Literary Festival featuring Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho 🛟 59:59

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This month's show is dedicated to The Coast is Queer Festival, Brighton's landmark festival of LGBTQ+ literature. Info about all the events we speak to festival speakers Ayse Huseyin, Abi Fellows, Kit Heyam and DG Coutinho. We also chat to Sarah from Writers HQ about their Writing As Resistance Festival in September. The Coast is Queer events menti…

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75: Jo Morey, Sally Gardner, Piotr Cieplak and Chapter 34 Books 1:00:00

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On this month's episode, we speak to Jo Morey about her new book THE NIGHT LAGOON, to Sally Gardner about THE BRIDE STONE and to Piotr Cieplak about ZOFIA NOWAK'S BOOK OF SUPERIOR DETECTING. We also chat to Kelly at Chapter 34 Books in Shoreham about their event programme and summer reads. If you're interested in coming to our day long writing retr…

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74: Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes, Jill Johnson, E.C. Nevin and Brighton Book Festival 1:00:00

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On this month's show, we speak to Brighton-based writers Marisa Linton, Kerry Downes and Jill Johnson, plus Althea from Brighton Book Festival tells us about this year's offering. We break our own Brighton-based rules to have E.C. Nevin on the show... the book was just that good!By RadioReverb

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73: Emma Jane Unsworth, Lauren Bravo, Andrew Flewitt and Beyond The Book Festival 1:00:00

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This month we speak to three Brighton-based writers; Emma Jane Unsworth (SLAGS), Lauren Bravo (PROBABLY NOTHING) and Andrew Flewitt (DO YOU BELIEVE IN LIFE AFTER LOSS?). We also talk to Phil Viner about BEYOND THE BOOK festival which takes place on May 10th.By RadioReverb

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72: Saba Sams is coming to Brighton Festival on May 8th 15:26

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In this bonus Footnote episode, Saba Sams joins us to talk about her debut novel, GUNK, which she's launching at the Brighton Festival in conversation with Fee Mac. Get tickets here. Jules has been divorced from her ex-husband Leon for five years, but she still works alongside him at the nightclub. With the arrival of Nim, a new employee at the bar…

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71: Annabel Thorpe, Judy Upton, Tom Johnstone, Waterstones Events and Publishing Industry Day 1:00:00

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Today's show includes Ditching based Annabel Thorpe talking about her historical fiction set in Italy and how her work as a travel journalist has informed her writing. Judy Upton discusses her Sussex based mystery Series. Tom Johnstone talks about how he uses Brighton's unseen history to write short fiction. Sam at Brighton Waterstones talks about …

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70: Frances Quinn, D.E White's Crime Writing Workshop, Forthwrite Festival, The First Graphic Novel Award and Brooke Robinson's attempt to write in every cafe in Brighton 1:00:01

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In this month's jam-packed show, we talk to Brighton-based Fran Quinn about her new book THE LOST PASSENGER; to D.E. White about her crime-writing workshop in Horsham on March 27th; to Anna and Sam from Forthwrite Festival which takes place in Brighton and Crawley in March; to Brighton-based graphic novelists Myf and Corinne from the First Graphic …

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69: Laura Wilkinson, Hannah Dolby, Simon Maddrell and Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader 1:00:00

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On this jam-packed episode, we talk to Brighton-based writer Laura Wilkinson about her new book That Night in New York; to Charlie Ross AKA The Roaming Reader about Chichester's new poetry Slam; to Simon Maddrell about his forthcoming pamphlet Jonathan Blake, L1, and the launch in Brighton on February 19th at 7om at Lunch Positive, and to Hannah Do…

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68: Holly Bourne and Alan Edwards (are coming to a venue near you) 1:00:00

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We speak to Alan Edwards and Holly Bourne about their forthcoming events in Brighton and Sussex and the books they’ll be discussing. See Holly on Jan 16th at Chapter 34 https://www.chapter34.co.uk/event/book-launch-of-so-thrilled-for-you-by-holly-bourne/ See Alan on Feb 7th at The Old Market https://www.theoldmarket.com/shows/i-was-there-in-convers…

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Show Hosts Laura & Joyce Wrap Up the 2024 Season! 15:22

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Join Laura and Joyce and they chat through the first season of the Belly Button Portal Podcast. Two people who really had no idea how to do a podcast managed to create a fun and popular podcast with guests from all over the world! In this short episode learn how the Belly Button Portal Podcast got started and how it evolved. From Joyce & Laura: We …

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67: Holiday Book Recommendations with Kemptown Books and our very first Christmas Story with Fran Swaine 1:00:00

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On our Christmas special we speak to Cathy Hayward from Kemptown Books about her Holiday Recommendations, and Brighton based writer Fran Swaine reads her Christmas short story, The Lost Dog.By RadioReverb

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Ancient Toltec Power for Healing, Self Empowerment & Fulfilling Your Life Purpose with Lisa Diane 1:08:47

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We were thrilled for another opportunity to spend time with Toltec Power Practitioner, Sacred Geometry Architect and Artist Lisa Diane. In this fascinating and illuminating episode she introduces us to the world of Toltec Power and how it can be used for deep personal introspection and expansion. We begin with a beautiful meditation led by Lisa and…

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Food Energetics Counselor Virginia Harper is Back with Helpful Hints About Seasonal Eating & Cooking 1:00:38

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We are thrilled to welcome back You Can Heal You Founder and Director, and Macrobiotic Food Energetics Counselor, Virginia Harper! In this episode Virgina outlines how she provides you with a customized health reboot protocol to get you on track, then follows up with a personalized coaching program to keep you living your new habits! Each protocol …

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66: Historical Fiction with Anna Lucia, Jacquie Bloese and Ciar Byrne 1:00:00

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This month we're joined by Anna Lucia, Jacquie Bloese and Ciar Byrne to talk about their historical novels. If you have an idea for the show, email us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram!By RadioReverb

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What's In The Stars? Astrology Chat with Herbalist and Astrologer Juliana Bishop 1:01:52

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Wow, did you know that your Natal Chart is unique to you and that no one ever has or ever will have the same chart? In this week's fascinating episode we talk with gifted Herbalist and Astrologer Juliana Bishop about what a powerful tool astrology can be for navigating your life. That your chart is an incredible guidebook for deeper insight and und…

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Extreme Minimalism with Ang & Sporty, Buying Less and Living More 47:40

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In this lively episode we talk with delightful duo Ang and Sporty who were inspired to transform their lives by minimizing their belongings and embracing extreme minimalism. We discuss how lightening their physical load also lightened their stress load with the realization of just how little they actually needed to live a truly good life. That once…

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65: The Coast is Queer: Queer Ukraine 1:09:57

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In the fifth of our five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit the event Queer Ukraine from 2023's festival with DViJKA Collective, Yelena Moskovich and Tanya G, hosted by Maria Jastrzębska GET TICKETS TO THE COAST IS QUEER 2024 Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their mailing. You can follow t…

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American Photographer & Animal Photojournalist Molly Condit 53:46

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In this week's remarkable episode we talk with friend Molly Condit, an American photographer specializing in commercial photography and animal photojournalism. Over the last decade, Molly has cemented a passion for documenting humans and especially animals, and the inextricable bonds between them. We talk with Molly about the evolution of her work,…

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64: Truth, Memory and Reliability in Fiction with Elizabeth Perry & Status Quo 1:00:00

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Go and see AFLO. at Status Flo! Books discussed with Elizabeth: Hazadorous Spirits, Anbara Salam After She Wrote Him, Sulari Gentill Margo's Got Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir, Sarah Moss The Hypocrite, Jo Hamya Rodham Curtis Sittenfeld You Can't Catch Death: A Daughter's Memoir, Ianthe Brautigan Total Recall: A V. I. War…

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63: The Coast is Queer: Genre Bending and Queering Words 1:09:00

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In the fourth of our five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit the event Genre Bending and Queering Words from 2023's festival with three Brighton based authors and poets Janet Sutherland, Maria Jastrzębska and Robert Hamberger. GET TICKETS TO THE COAST IS QUEER 2024 GET TICKETS FOR MARIA'S MEMOIR WRITING WORKSH…

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Holistic Life Coach, Reiki Master & Natural Health Consultant Alethea Johnson 31:14

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Links for more information & how to contact Alethea: Reiki & Natural Essentials (reikiandnaturalessentials.com) Reiki & Natural Essentials (Facebook) Reiki & Natural Essentials (Instagram) Send us a note! We would love to hear from you! After a successful First Season, we are taking a break to prepare for Season Two! We want to thank all of our lis…

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62: The Coast is Queer: Juno Dawson's Lovely Trans Literary Salon with Harry Nicholas 1:06:48

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In the third of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit Juno Dawson's Lovely Trans Literary Salon with Harry Nicholas from 2023's festival. GET TICKETS TO JUNO'S LOVELY TRANS LITERARY SALON AT 2024'S FESTIVAL Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their mailing list to hear first about the f…

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Wonders of Ancient Egypt with Egyptologist, Dr. Yasmin El Shazly 52:24

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In this exciting and illuminating episode we have the unique opportunity to talk with Egyptian Egyptologist, researcher and educator Dr. Yasmin El Shazly. We learn about her in depth research of the village of Deir el-Medina that housed the workmen who created the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. Through her love of th…

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61: Jill Johnson, Jane Crittenden and AFLO. the Poet 1:00:01

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We speak to local writers Jane Crittenden and Jill Johnson and to AFLO. the Poet about this year's The Coast is Queer FestivalBy RadioReverb

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60: The Coast is Queer: The Undercurrent of Class on Queer Literature with Joelle Taylor and Abi Fellows 1:00:49

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In the second of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring the undercurrent of class on queer literature featuring Joelle Taylor and Abi Fellows SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to their ma…

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Ride A Bike For Fun & Freedom with KJ Garner, Founder of Bike Fun Nashville 57:33

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Read KJ's LCI (League Cycling Instructor) Spotlight Profile on the League of American Bicyclists website: LCI Spotlight: KJ Garner | League of American Bicyclists (bikeleague.org) Help Support KJ's work & Bike Fun Nashville: Support - BIKE FUN (nashvillebikefun.org) Checkout | Patreon Learn More About KJ, Bike Fun and Biking in Nashville TN, and JO…

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59: The Coast is Queer: Queer Representation in Commercial Fiction with Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. 1:18:40

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In the first of the five-part series in collaboration with The Coast is Queer Festival, we revisit an enlightening conversation from 2023's festival exploring queer representation in commercial fiction featuring Tanya Byrne, Tasha Suri and Laura Kay. SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Find out more about The Coast is Queer and sign up to the…

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Expand Your Heart and Mind with Lisa Diane and Sacred Geometry 1:01:41

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A beautiful conversation with Lisa Diane, Sacred Geometry Architect, Artist, Toltec Power practitioner and ecstatic dance DJ Bee Love. In this fascinating episode Lisa introduces us to Sacred Geometry as “the Architecture of the Cosmos“. She describes how it is the underlying patterns in everything in creation, from the largest galaxies to the smal…

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58: From Short Story to Radio Drama: Recording 'Anne' with Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing 1:00:00

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On this episode of The Brighton Book Club, we talk to two Brighton-based writers – Kristin Burniston and Duncan Illing – who have teamed up to transform Kristin's wonderful short story, Anne, into a radio drama. We discuss everything from the publishing industry, to special effects, writing Brighton and Brighton's writing community.…

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Magic of the Night Sky with EarthSky's Deborah Byrd 51:38

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What a thrill for us to be able to talk with EarthSky's founder and editor in chief, Deborah Byrd! As a science journalist and educator Deborah has been sharing the beauty, wonder and happenings of the cosmos with the world for over 30 years. We discuss the incredible community platform she has created for scientists, astronomers and enthusiasts to…

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Van Life Australia with Brenna Lynn 57:39

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Please tune in for this delightful conversation with Brenna Lynn of Brenna Living Joyfully, who truly is living joyfully! Brenna realized that she wanted a simpler and more fulfilling existence, and decided to take a leap of faith to experience life in a van with her sweet dog Abby traveling across Australia. We learn how she made her dream a reali…

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57: Summer Reads with Jo Furniss, Cassie Bruce and Sophie Flynn 1:00:00

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On this month's show, we speak to two Brighton based writers Jo Furniss and Cassie Bruce about their new novels DEAD MILE and SIRENS BAY. We also speak to the excellent Sophie Flynn about her new novel WHAT STAYS UNSAID, a thriller set over a hen weekend Dartmoor. Follow the show over on InstagramBy RadioReverb

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Galactic Inspiration with Astronomer Theresa Wiegert 55:32

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In this fascinating episode we talk with Astronomer Theresa Wiegert about galaxy formation, gaseous halos and dark skies! We'll learn how she was able to turn her love of planets and astronomy as a child into a profession that she's passionate about, and the project she's currently working on in Spain. She helps us to understand how our own galaxy,…

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Transform Your Health and Your Life With Food Energetics Counselor Virginia Harper 59:46

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We are thrilled to share this inspiring and perspective shifting conversation with You Can Heal You Founder and Director, and Macrobiotic Food Energetics Counselor, Virginia Harper. Terminally ill at the age of 23, Virginia found her way to healing through the power of food and understanding what her body needed, completely turning her health aroun…

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56: Brighton Book Festival with Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane 1:00:00

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On the show today, we speak to co-director of Brighton Book Festival Althea Woolf, Sheika Helawy, Taha Kehar, Helen Lederer and Roy McFarlane. You can buy tickets from brightonbookfestival.co.uk and follow us on Instagram to find out more about the events spoken about in today’s show over at @btnbookclub.…

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Body Consciousness & Communication with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo 35:49

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This inspiring episode with Siris Raquel Rivas-Verdejo of Empowering Light Language is a message of hope for all of us wanting to live an exuberant life! She guides us through some of her techniques as a Therapeutic Energy Worker where she is able to facilitate a greater connection to our bodies and awareness of how the language we choose can move …

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Trust Your Intuition with Intuitive Reader Gina Griffiths 54:10

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Join us for this fascinating episode with Intuitive Reader Gina Griffiths where we discuss our ability to trust and develop our connection to our intuition. Gina guides us through practices and tools we can use everyday to tap into the innate gift we all possess. You won't want to miss this lively conversation as we cover a range of healing perspec…

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Special Mother's Day Episode - Daffodil Farm with Laura and Her Mom 21:12

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In this special episode host Laura and her sweet mom Dee take a ride into the hills of Candor, NY to visit the Daffodil Festival and the breathtaking Zamoiski family daffodil farm. Here they have the wonderful opportunity to meet and chat with Amy Zamoiski about the history and incredible work of Spread the Joy. Join them as they enjoy a wine and c…

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Vegan Ice Cream Tasting & Co Host Catch Up 36:22

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In today's episode co-hosts Josce, Becki and Laura catch up and discuss where they are in their personal journeys after big life changes and the evolution of the podcast. We'll talk about how Becki brought her dream of a Wellness Center into being and check in to see how Josce and Laura are creating new lives after leaving long term job and busines…

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55: It's the Reverbathon! Supported by Brighton Fringe, Hove Creative Writing Club and The Real Writers Circle 33:02

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It's the Reverbathon and we're back with a special show recorded in the Radio Reverb studio with a host of fab live guests and sponsors. Please consider making a donation to keep us ad-free and creating the show. You can do so here. More about Jenni and her work at Brighton Fringe Book tickets to Mrisi's show More about Hove Creative Writing Group …

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Jennifer Luciana The Energy of Psychic Communication 39:47

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Part 2 of this fascinating and lively conversation with Psychic Medium and Animal Communicator Jennifer Luciana. Although Jennifer discovered her psychic gifts as a child, they weren't fully realized until she learned the practice of Reiki and channeling energy decades later. She was grateful to find the right guidance and support that led her to t…

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Restorative Strength with Movement Specialist PJ Olsen 48:28

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Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the effervescent PJ Olsen, a Nashville physical trainer that helps ambitious adults get the most out of life by reclaiming their mobility and strength so they can feel as youthful on the outside as they do on the inside! In this episode, PJ shares her personal journey of moving from years of chronic pain t…

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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: BONUS EPISODE! 29:52

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Join Josce, Becki and Becki's husband, Nashville Musician Tim Baumgartner as they travel to the Missouri Ozarks to experience the Total Solar Eclipse of April 8, 2024. Links: Tim Baumgartner music: https://timbaumgartnermusic.com/ Four Creeks Ranch Campground, Ellington, MO: https://fourcreeksranchcampground.com/ HipCamp: https://www.hipcamp.com #e…

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Sound Healer & Intuitive Energy Worker Robin Barnes 42:38

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This week we welcome the extraordinary Robin Barnes in the first of a series of conversations with her about her unique healing modalities. Robin is a Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner & Instructor, Sound Healer, Usui Reiki Master & Teacher, and Certified BioAcoustic Practitioner & Instructor. She is the OG in Sound Healing here in Middle TN w…

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Animal Communication with the Amazing Jennifer Luciana 31:48

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Ever wonder what our animal friends are thinking and feeling? Tune in to learn how Energy Worker and Animal Communicator Jennifer Luciana (and co-host Laura's sister) uses her gift of animal communication to address the emotional, spiritual and psychological needs of our animal counterparts. Jennifer explains how it can help to strengthen the bond …

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Reiki & How Reiki Can Help Ease Life Transition (Death) 31:00

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Co-host Josce Dierschke expands more on the practice of Reiki, in particular how powerful and beneficial Reiki can be with dying and death, or life transitions. Drawing from personal experiences Josce inspires us from the heart about the connection and bridge Reiki can provide during these very difficult times in life that we all experience. Whethe…

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54: Graham Bartlett, Katy Massey and Tanya Byrne 1:00:00

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We're joined by three fantastic Brighton authors: Graham Bartlett, Katy Massey and Tanya ByrneBy RadioReverb

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Reiki - All About Reiki Energywork with Becki Baumgartner 21:01

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In today's episode we discuss Reiki Energy Work. All three co-hosts are certified Reiki practitioners at the Master level, but today we take a dive into the deep waters of this practice with co-host and Nashville Reiki Master Becki Baumgartner. Becki introduces us to what Reiki is, where it came from, how it got to America and best of all, how easy…

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Tarot - Tarot Reading for Empowerment with Laura Nevins 21:18

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Today's Belly Button Portal Ponder: “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” ― Anais Nin Co-host Laura Nevins reads Intuitive Tarot and gives us an introduction into working with Tarot and Oracle, powerful tools for tapping into our intuition and gaining deep insights and clarity. …