NerdWallet’s trusted finance journalists answer real-world money questions to help you make smarter financial decisions with confidence. Each episode dives deep into topics like budgeting, saving, investing, home buying, and credit cards, cutting through misinformation to bring you clear, actionable advice backed by thorough research. By the end of every episode, you’ll have the latest financial insights and the tools you’ll need to manage your money wisely, build wealth, and plan for life’s ...
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Welcome to DISCOVER Voices, a disability lifestyle media network run by charity disAbility Cornwall & IoS. We produce our very own podcast network discussing life through the lens of people living with a long-term health condition or disability. We welcome a variety of hosts all with their own podcast series, giving their own outlook and take on topics and discussions that are close to their heart. This includes Care to Speak, a podcast focusing on carers’ rights and lived experience; The Ad ...
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Social Security & Disability: The Approval Path offers expert guidance for navigating disability benefits. Hosted by attorney Deborah Spector of Spector & Lens, the podcast tackles SSDI, SSI, DAC, appeals, and more, helping individuals and families understand how to apply, qualify, and advocate for their rights in a complex system.
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Nancy L. Cavey, a seasoned attorney with over thirty-nine years of experience, explains the complex world of filing for Long-Term Disability benefits. Filing for disability can be a confusing, life changing event, so with her deft expertise, Nancy will guide you through: - The ins-and-outs of ERISA (the Employee Retirement Income Security Act), which governs group Long-Term Disability Claims. - Information regarding the process and lifespan of a claim, from the initial application to the req ...
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Are you searching for the disability attorney? contact Giles Disability Law 20 years experienced provide the social security, long term, short term disability attorney services for Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Hawaii areas.
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The socially phobic adult with avoidant personality and overly dependent behavior presents a complex and daunting therapeutic challenge. In fact, the mental health professions have been confounded by this clinical scenario. This podcast provides critical information for parents and concerned persons of adults who have had a long-term struggle or paralysis with launching. Launching refers to social, academic, career, relationship, and emotional pursuits. Jonathan Berent, L.C.S.W. has pioneere ...
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Thoughts While Surviving Chronic Illness is a lived-experience podcast about navigating life with sarcoidosis, heart failure, and everything that comes with long-term illness that no one warns you about. Hosted by Tate, a private chef living with cardiopulmonary sarcoidosis, this podcast explores what it’s really like to survive chronic illness—not just medically, but emotionally, mentally, and socially. From symptom flares and medical fatigue to identity shifts, dark humor, grief, resilienc ...
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"Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions" is a podcast hosted by Val Barrett, a caregiver with over 25 years of experience, and psychologist Dr. Jeremy Anderson. The podcast shares personal narratives and explores solutions to the challenges faced by the NHS, social care, and public services. Weekly discussions feature insights from professionals and service users, offering diverse perspectives. Val and Dr. Jeremy delve into various topics that matter, from accessing services and living with lif ...
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Stopping Retirement Losses & Building More Control & Security
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Learning never leaves us. Understanding how to make decisions comes from learning.In our working years (40-50's) affords us wonderful PLANNING options for the decades to come. Learning in our 50's is critical to build security in financial future.And in our 60's, we have so many NEW decisions to learn about for Retirement Years.Mark Rogers, Educator from the TwoRoomSchoolhouse site, share WEEKLY insight on critical NEWS, plus answers questions on Life Insurance, Annuity Policies, Medicare Po ...
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Short form podcasts with guests from across health and social care discussing innovation, good practice and emerging policy. Guests are invited to use the power of story to bring their work or lived experience to life and demonstrate the successes and challenges that come with any endeavour, including living well with a long term condition or disability.
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DarrasLiving covers health, disability and insurance matters that affect millions of Americans. Tune in for expert insight and tips from Frank N. Darras, America's top disability lawyer, on how to be prepared for anything life throws your way.
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The ADHD Parenting Podcast offers practical information to help you help your child reach their full potential without the fluffy stuff. This podcast is presented by Mike McLeod, SLP from GrowNow ADHD, and Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, from ADHD Dude.
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Your premier podcast for all things related to life, disability, and long term care insurance. You will hear from a licensed agent explaining different types of life insurance, how they work, when you should have coverage, and how much coverage you should have! We also discuss the benefits of short term and long term disability. We also discuss how long term care works, tax implications, and whether or not it is appropriate for you. Cover art photo provided by Jasper Boer on Unsplash: https: ...
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In the United States, cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the leading congenital viral infection, affecting approximately 1 in every 200 babies. Fortunately, in most cases, patients have no symptoms or disabilities. However, about 10% of the newborns who test positive are symptomatic. In these patients, congenital CMV can be associated with long-term neurodevelopment sequelae, such as sensorineural hearing loss, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability. Listen to experts in this podcast series discu ...
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Midland Mencap Podcasts are run by people with Learning Disabilities, giving their experiences and support for those who also have similar disabilities or long-term health conditions.
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Approximately one-third of adults age 65 years or older fall in their home each year, resulting in injury, long-term disability and premature institutionalization. Age Safe America was created in an effort to help reduce and prevent falls and their associated costs by promoting the necessity of making preparations NOW to ensure ongoing freedom and independence for all.
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Julian Gray Associates is a Pittsburgh based law firm that specializes in elder law, estate and disability planning. Julian will explore questions asked by people like you! Send your questions to [email protected] and it may be used on a future podcast. If you, or a loved one needs help, visit grayelderlaw.com to schedule your no obligation consultation today.
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This is Caregiver's Compass. An inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living through their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.
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Sex Ed with DB: smart, science-backed sex education
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How do I stay in the moment and truly enjoy sex? What's stopping me from orgasming with my partner? I'm ready to explore my kinks and fantasies in the bedroom; where do I start? You and your fantasies aren't broken -- but your sex ed probably was. I'm DB, sex educator with a Masters of Public Health and host of Sex Ed with DB -- your go-to podcast for smart, science-backed sex education, featuring trusted insights from conversations with top experts about everything you've been too scared to ...
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ERISA stands for the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and governs most of our employee benefits. While this area of law may not seem as engrossing as other areas of law such as criminal law, the impact labor laws have on our lives are just as compelling and the stakes are just as high. ERISA law blankets areas such as mental health, long-term disability, retirement accounts, life insurance, and more. ERISA watch will tell stories of individuals whose lives have been dramatical ...
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If you’re looking for services created specifically for the aging population of Northwest Georgia—look no further. Designated by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, the Area Agency on Aging in Northwest Georgia coordinates programs and services designed to assist older Georgians in their desire to live in the community instead of a long-term facility. At your Area Agency on Aging, our number one concern is the health and well-being of seniors and elderly citizens of Georgia.
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Paul Squared: Legal Insights Into Criminal, Bankruptcy, and Disability Law
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Welcome to Paul Squared, a podcast brought to you by the law firm of Young, Marr, Mallis, & Associates. In this show, partners Paul Young & Paul Mallis provide in-depth knowledge and expertise in the areas of criminal, bankruptcy, and disability law - giving you the answers you need to handle your case with confidence and clarity. You never know what type of curveball life may throw at you. It's important to know your rights and retain proper legal representation so you get the most optimum ...
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Welcome to the Dead America Podcast – Your Gateway to Empowerment and Change The Dead America Podcast is more than just a platform for conversation. It’s a beacon of hope, a call to action, and a community dedicated to fostering real and meaningful change. In a world often overshadowed by negativity and destruction, we focus on addressing some of the most challenging issues of our time. Through insightful dialogue, inspiring stories, and practical advice, we aim to uplift and empower the mos ...
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The Economy Matters podcast presents conversations with a variety of Atlanta Fed employees to discuss the work the Bank does and its relevance to people's daily lives. It also offers interviews with experts outside the Atlanta Fed, who discuss topics of interest to those who want to know more about economics and monetary policymaking.
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Spotlight on Migraine® features in-depth conversations with leading experts. We discuss migraine symptoms, treatments, emerging research, and the latest advancements in care. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or healthcare provider, this podcast aims to empower you with the knowledge and resources for better migraine management. Video versions of the Spotlight on Migraine® Podcast can be viewed on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@MigraineDisorders/podcasts *The contents of this podc ...
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We explore real legal issues faced on farms every day, providing key knowledge and tangible solutions to help you grow a thriving agricultural business.
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Welcome to ASK THE PLANMAN, hosted by Bruce Weinstein. Each week Bruce will feature a guest to talk with and bring you insights and strategies to help you make educated financial decisions. Bruce brings his expertise with over 35 years of experience, helping thousands of clients reach their goals and objectives. The Planman believes everyone should have a PLAN! Come Ask the PLANMAN – we want to HEAR from YOU. New episodes are released bi-weekly every Monday. Write Bruce: [email protected] ...
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Welcome to The Benefits Beat - the podcast that helps you navigate the complex world of benefits. Together, we're going to dive deep into the industry, breaking down the barriers and exploring different topics surrounding benefits. We will be bringing in subject matter experts who will share their knowledge, offering tips and tricks to help you understand and, more importantly, benefit from your benefits. Whether it's health insurance, dental, vision, disability or other total rewards you’re ...
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Golden Years Adult Day Health Care provides individual assessment, professional nursing services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, mental health services, therapeutic activities, social services, personal care, diverse meals, nutritional counseling, and transportation to and from the San Gabriel Valley and surrounding areas. We provide therapeutic and recreational services to adults ages 18 years old and older with physical and mental impairments and/or other medical conditions. ...
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Living Well With POTS: A Conversation With Nutritionist and Advocate Jill Brook
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Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 5, Episode 43 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "Living Well With POTS: A Conversation With Nutritionist and Advocate Jill Brook." Most people hear POTS or dysautonomia an…
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Learning to Sit With the Quiet: How Silence Became My Survival Skill While Living With Sarcoidosis
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Living with sarcoidosis has a way of changing how you hear the world. When your body is already loud with symptoms, appointments, and internal negotiations, silence stops feeling empty and starts feeling necessary. This reflection explores how quiet moments—unexpected, unplanned, and deeply human—became one of my most reliable survival tools. Send …
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From Bunny Hugs to Transgression: Conversations on Healing and Identity with Todd Rennebohm
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From Bunny Hugs to Transgression: Conversations on Healing and Identity with Todd Rennebohm Todd Rennebohm is a Canadian mental health advocate, author, public speaker, and host of the podcast Bunny Hugs and Mental Health, where he creates a free, open space for honest conversations about mental illness, trauma, suicide attempts, addiction, and rec…
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Homecoming: Ovid Thomas Reclaims History on the Poundmaker Cree Nation
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Homecoming: Ovid Thomas Reclaims History on the Poundmaker Cree Nation This week on ReThreading Madness, Bernadine speaks with Ovid Thomas, a Sixties Scoop survivor and social media creator known for his educational content on Cree history and the Poundmaker Cree Nation. Taken from his family at just two weeks old, Ovid grew up in a non-Indigenous …
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Theo Cuthand, TherapyToo, and Venge Dixon on Art, Neurodiversity, Therapy Harm vand Survival
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Theo Cuthand, TherapyToo, and Venge Dixon on Art, Neurodiversity, Therapy Harm and Survival This episode brings together three voices working at the intersections of madness, creativity, survivorship, and resistance, each approaching mental health from lived experience rather than abstraction. Theo Jean Cuthand is a celebrated Indigenous filmmaker,…
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Beyond “Don’t Kill Yourself… Yet”: Practical Tools for Survival with Michael McTeique
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Beyond “Don’t Kill Yourself… Yet”: Practical Tools for Survival with Michael McTeique Content note: This episode discusses suicidal ideation in a non-graphic, supportive, and prevention-focused context. In this episode, we speak with Michael McTeigue, author of Don't Kill Yourself… Yet, about practical ways to interrupt persistent suicidal thoughts…
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Ditch Your Money Trauma So You Can Live an Abundant Life (with Shannah Game)
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Learn how to explore your money beliefs and take real steps toward saving and investing, even on a tight income. What’s really behind your money habits? How can you build savings and invest if you’re not earning much? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss how your relationship with money shapes your financial behaviors and what you can do t…
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When TikTok “Doctors” Go Rogue: Real Healing Isn’t a Trend
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Herbal and homeopathic medicine can absolutely help chronic illness like sarcoidosis and heart failure—but TikTok wellness hacks and unverified “miracle cures” are another story. In a world where influencers push detoxes, conspiracies, and half-baked science, it’s time to talk about what real healing looks like—and why you should trust research, no…
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Managing Money in Your Marriage and How to Build Wealth Without a Side Hustle
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Learn the truth behind myths about building wealth, plus hear from a couple looking to align on financial goals and values. Can you build wealth without starting a business? How can couples figure out what to do with extra money in their budget? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola share their “money hot takes” and then talk to a married couple ab…
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The Best Treatments For ADHD Kids, Based on Evidence
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This episode breaks down the major misconceptions about ADHD treatment and clarifies what decades of research, major clinical guidelines, and leading experts actually recommend. Ryan and Mike explain why weekly talk therapy is not an evidence-based treatment for ADHD, why parent training and environmental structure are consistently shown to improve…
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Healing Through Touch Reflexology with Dr. Olatunde
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In this enlightening episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Dr. Njideka Olatunde, a renowned naturopathic practitioner specializing in pain relief through touchology, reflexology, and holistic healing. Dr. Olatunde shares her powerful insights into the deep connection between stress and pain, explaining how understandin…
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From Stuck to Sizzling: Intimacy Rewired (from Shameless Sex)
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Can You Imagine Having the Tools to Easily Rewrite Your Relationship with Intimacy and Create a More Fulfilling (and Juicier) Life? Join us on this episode of Shameless Sex, where we dive into the world of Intimacy Rewired. Not only will you learn about this online course that will transform your relationships and life, but you will also walk away …
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Dear Prudence, Who Hurt You? When Online Advice Goes Off the Rails and Lands in a Pot of Mush
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Some days, while easing into the morning and pretending the world makes sense, I stumble across online advice so astonishing it makes sarcoidosis feel like the most logical part of my life. And recently, “Dear Prudence” delivered guidance so unhinged—I had to sit there blinking like a confused owl, wondering who exactly we’ve trusted with our emoti…
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Untangle Your Relationship with Money for Better Mental, Emotional, and Financial Well-Being
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Learn how to navigate job loss and reshape your money mindset to feel more in control — emotionally and financially. What should you do with your money after losing a job? How can you feel better about money and stop stressing about finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss managing job loss and improving your relationship with money …
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The “What If” Game and the Man Who Didn’t Know He Was Sick Yet
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There was a version of me in 2002—forty years old, a working chef, exhausted in ways that made no logical sense, and listening to doctors insist that every alarming symptom was “stress.” Now that sarcoidosis is a familiar part of my vocabulary, looking back on that time feels like watching a movie where you want to yell at the character to turn aro…
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Giving and receiving care with a disability and working to shift societal caregiving assumptions and beliefs in regards to caregiving with a disability, with Elizabeth Mohler (Episode 146)
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Born blind, from a very young age, Elizabeth Mohler experienced the barriers and obstacles one with a disability can face in an ableist society. With lived experience as both a care recipient and a caregiver, Elizabeth shares her insightful perspectives on care and the education and changes she feels are instrumental in supporting a culture of acce…
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How the 2008 Financial Crisis Changed Wall Street (The Big Short Companion Podcast from Against the Rules)
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Learn how Wall Street has changed since the 2008 financial crisis in this Smart Money special presentation of Against the Rules: The Big Short Companion. Michael Lewis’ best-selling book The Big Short is now 15 years old, and the Oscar-winning movie based on it was released a decade ago. To mark the occasion, Lewis has narrated a new audiobook of T…
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Michelle Steiner Overcoming Disabilities and Finding Purpose
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In this inspiring episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Michelle Steiner, a paraeducator from Pennsylvania, who shares her remarkable journey of overcoming learning disabilities to achieve her dream of earning a bachelor’s degree and building a fulfilling career.Michelle’s story is a testament to perseverance, self-advoca…
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The Pleasure of Subbing with Lina Dune
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Let's ask a sub all about subbing! What's the appeal of submission? Can being a submissive be feminist? Can being a sub be empowering? And how can you figure out if you might be a sub too? Plus: DB and guest Lina Dune talk about trad wives. Ladies, is that just a kink? GUEST DETAILSLina Dune is a kink writer, content creator, host of the Ask A Sub …
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The Vacation That Tried to Break Me (But I’m Still Here, Sarcoidosis and All)
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Living with sarcoidosis can feel like starring in a long-running medical sitcom where the plot twists pop up at the most inconvenient times, including when you’re on vacation trying to rest. Without giving too much away, let’s just say my quiet beach getaway took an unexpected turn—and you’ll have to read the full post to see how a simple trip turn…
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2025’s Money Year in Review and Travel Card Moves To Make Now
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Hear how 2025 money news hit your wallet and whether your travel cards are really pulling their weight. How did 2025’s biggest money stories actually affect your wallet? How can you decide if your pricey travel credit cards are still worth it? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola recap the year in finance news to help you understand what the stori…
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Fifty Years After I Fled: Rural Alberta is Still Failing to Protect Its Children
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Fifty Years After I Fled: Rural Alberta is Still Failing to Protect Its Children In this extraordinary solo episode of ReThreading Madness, host Bernadine Fox steps out from behind the mic to share one of the most personal stories she has ever told on air. Fifty years ago, as a 16-yr old teenager in rural southern Alberta, Bernadine ran away to sav…
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What You Don’t See: A Chef’s Reflection on Living With Sarcoidosis
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Living with sarcoidosis is like starring in a medical drama no one else can see—one where you look perfectly fine on the outside while your organs do the cha-cha backstage. Back in 2011, when all of this felt new and terrifying, I kept most of it to myself. Now, looking back from 2025, I can’t help but revisit how invisible everything looked… espec…
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Using personal pain, grief and insights from the loss of her mother, and later the loss of her father, as a way to support others in their mourning, grief and pain, with Barri Leiner (Episode 145)
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Facing the loss of her mother in her 20s, Barri Leiner found herself experiencing the sudden shock of grief. Turning her pain and learning into purpose, Barri transformed her life and career into meaningful giving and support through The Memory Circle. In today’s episode, Barri shares the experience of losing both her parents and how she started an…
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Strengthen Your 2026 Financial Plan and Optimize TSP and 403(b) Accounts for Heirs
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Learn how to prepare your money for 2026 and invest retirement savings you hope to leave to your family. How do Americans feel about their money heading into 2026? How should you invest retirement accounts you don’t plan to spend so your family can benefit later? The Nerds discuss how to invest a seven‑figure nest egg in workplace retirement plans …
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Your Child Is Not Your Co-Parent | part 2
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This is part 2 of "Your Child Is Not Your Co-Parent". Ryan and Mike continue examining why popular “gentle” and heavy emotional-validation parenting approaches often backfire for kids with ADHD. They break down the research, explain the leadership needs of ADHD brains, and outline why overtalking, overprocessing, and overnegotiating increase dysreg…
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Cydian Kauffman the Secret Truth About Water
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In this enlightening episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Cydian Kauffman, co-owner of Pure Water Northwest, to uncover the hidden truths about water quality and its impact on our lives. Cydian brings a wealth of knowledge about common water contaminants, the effectiveness of filtration systems, and the surprising glo…
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How does autism shape someone's experience of sex — from pleasure to overwhelm?
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How does autism interact with sex and pleasure? From sensory distractions to overstimulation to routines, DB breaks down how to get the most pleasure out of sex if you're autistic, including scripts for how to talk to your partner(s) -- and how to be a better partner to autistic folks! Check out the Organization for Autism Research's Sex Ed for Sel…
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Maybe Your Life’s Purpose Isn’t Huge—But It’s Still Enough
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Between the dishes, the meds, and the chaos of chronic illness, it’s easy to wonder if you were meant for something bigger. But what if your true purpose isn’t grand at all—just one quiet, human act that changes everything? This heartfelt reflection explores finding meaning in small kindnesses while living with sarcoidosis and all of life’s messy i…
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Winning Disability Claims: Lessons From Denials, Appeals, and Carrier Games
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Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 5, Episode 42 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "Winning Disability Claims: Lessons From Denials, Appeals, and Carrier Games." Most workers assume an ERISA disability clai…
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Parenting The Socially Phobic & Avoidant Adult: Episode 19 - An Attempt at Magic
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“Talking in 5 Sessions” - Zachary did not talk to his mother. He talked only to father and sister. No other person. He was totally shut down. Dad described his son as his “little butterfly”. Mom said her son “broke the glass door” that trapped her son verbally. Typically, effective treatment requires hard and sustained work. Each family has their i…
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In this episode, host Anna Lempriere speaks with Julie Fleming, a Specialist Community Dietitian with over 14 years’ experience in diabetes, nutrition, and community health across West Cornwall. Julie also has 27 years of experience as a fitness instructor, supporting people to build strength, confidence and better long-term health. Together, Anna …
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Life’s Big Buys: Travel Splurges and When to Cut Retirement Savings for a Home Down Payment
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Learn how to shift savings between retirement and a home down payment without derailing your future. How do you balance big life experiences with long-term financial goals? Is it smart to scale back retirement savings to buy a home sooner? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss wedding budgeting, honeymoon spending, and saving trade-offs to …
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Proving Invisible Disabilities: How to Document Pain, Fatigue, and Mental Health Conditions
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Episode Summary: In this empowering episode, Deborah Spector tackles “invisible” conditions like chronic pain, headaches, and mental health disorders. The discussion covers medically determinable impairments, consistency rules, journaling strategies, and building credibility through candid, corroborated evidence. Key Timestamps: 00:01 - Show Introd…
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Why I Don’t Complain: A Chef’s Guide to Surviving Chronic Illness Without Losing My Mind (or My Manners).
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Living with chronic illness and heart failure has taught me one thing—complaining doesn’t fix a damn thing. As a chef juggling sarcoidosis, a leaky heart, and life’s general nonsense, I’ve learned that silence isn’t denial—it’s survival. Here’s how I stopped whining, started adapting, and found a strange kind of peace in just getting on with it. Se…
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An extraordinary multi-generational caregiver for several children, including a son with complex medical needs, who has used her experiences for systemic change, advocacy and education, with Elizabeth ...
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Elizabeth Marie Chambers shares her experiences as a muti-generational caregiver in today’s episode as she highlights caring for a child with complex medical needs, multiple children, and a parent. She details her breaking point in care and how she recognized the need to care for herself. She further highlights how she uses her experiences to drive…
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Understanding 2026 Housing Pressure Points and Finding Your “Enough” Number for Retirement
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See what 2026’s housing costs and mortgage rates might mean for your homebuying plans and learn when you can safely coast on retirement savings. How is the housing market reshaping homebuying going into 2026? When can you stop saving for retirement and still feel confident about your future? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss Coast FI an…
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The Realities of Queer Disabled Sex and Pleasure with Andrew Gurza
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People with disabilities can be hot! People with disabilities can be sexy! And people with disabilities DESERVE PLEASURE! In this episode, we breakdown disability and pleasure with the amazing Andrew Gurza -- and their conversation with DB takes some twists and turns that are so real, they're going to strike a chord whether or not you're disabled y…
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In this insightful episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters welcomes Todd Smith—renowned podcaster and expert in stress management for highly sensitive people (HSPs). Todd shares his profound wisdom on navigating life as an HSP, highlighting the importance of inner work, emotional resilience, and practical strategies for managing stress…
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Why I Walked Away From Support Groups (And Found My Voice Instead)
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Living with sarcoidosis is already its own exhausting full-time job, so the idea of a support group sounded…promising. Or at least not disastrous. But back in the early 2010s, when my lungs and heart were misbehaving like rebellious teenagers, the search for “people like me” turned into something far stranger than comforting. I won’t spoil the whol…
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When Policy Limits Collide - Navigating Mental Nervous and Musculoskeletal Conditions in Long-Term Disability Claims
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Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 5, Episode 41 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "When Policy Limits Collide - Navigating Mental Nervous and Musculoskeletal Conditions in Long-Term Disability Claims." Mos…
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Master Multiple Credit Cards Without Tanking Your Credit Score (Plus: Giving Tuesday Tips)
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Learn how to donate effectively for Giving Tuesday and juggle multiple credit cards without hurting your credit score. How can you donate more intentionally on Giving Tuesday without blowing your budget? Does having multiple credit cards hurt your credit score? Hosts Elizabeth Ayoola and Sean Pyles discuss charitable giving and credit card manageme…
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When Hospital Check-In Feels Like an Interrogation: A Chef, an MRI, and Too Many Personal Questions
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Before my MRI next week, a simple online check-in turned into a bizarre quiz about my private life, sprinkled with the usual sarcoidosis-related precautions—but what came next left me blinking at the screen and wondering who exactly was getting scanned here. Let’s just say the questions took a turn I did not see coming. Send us a text Connect with …
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The importance of friendship and community in caregiving and loss (and finding chosen family), with Jacquelyn Shapiro (Episode 143)
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A very common sentiment we hear from caregivers is the loneliness and isolation felt as a result of misunderstandings between other family members or friends, the feeling that others don’t understand the caregiving perspective and feeling as though there is no one to share the day-to-day highs and lows with. In today’s episode, Stephanie invites he…
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Fix Emotional Spending Habits with Feel-Good Finance and Learn How to Manage Finances Post-Job Loss
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Learn how to navigate job loss and reshape your money mindset to feel more in control — emotionally and financially. What should you do with your money after losing a job? How can you feel better about money and stop stressing about finances? Hosts Sean Pyles and Elizabeth Ayoola discuss managing job loss and improving your relationship with money …
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Your Child Is Not Your Co-Parent | part 1
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In this first half of a two-part episode, Ryan and Mike break down why many modern parenting approaches—especially those centered on constant negotiation and seeking a child’s input for every decision—backfire for kids with ADHD. They outline how clear leadership, predictable structure, and authoritative (not authoritarian) parenting create emotion…
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Does sex actually make the vagina looser?
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We've got a great listener question this week: does having sex often -- and/or with many different partners -- actually make your vagina looser? Let's break into the science and bust some myths. Don't let purity culture get you down! And remember, you can email DB with your questions at [email protected], and yours might be chosen for a future …
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Losing My Voice but Not My Humor: Living With Sarcoidosis, Symbicort, and a Stubborn Set of Lungs
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Sarcoidosis may steal your breath, your energy, and—if you’re lucky—your voice, but it can’t take your sense of humor. As a chef living with chronic illness and heart failure, I’ve learned to navigate breathing tests, inhalers, and vocal cord drama with sarcasm, garlic, and a pinch of grit. Here’s what happens when Symbicort and I go another round …
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Navigating ERISA Disability Claims While Incarcerated
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Have a comment or question? Click this sentence to send us a message, and we might answer it in a future episode. Welcome to Season 5, Episode 40 of Winning Isn't Easy. In this episode, we'll dive into the complicated topic of "Navigating ERISA Disability Claims While Incarcerated." Most people assume ERISA disability benefits work the way they sho…
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LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD: END OF SEASON ONE
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Join hosts Val Barrett and Dr Jeremy Anderson as they wrap up the first season of 'Stories, Labels, and Misconceptions.' In this reflective episode, they discuss the impact of labels and misconceptions on individuals in society, particularly those struggling with housing, healthcare, and social services. They highlight stories from past episodes an…
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