Best Michaelson Podcasts (2025)

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REPLAY: MOM 2.0: INGRID MICHAELSON on Finding Joy in the Process 29:47

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3d ago29:47

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Ingrid Michaelson sits down with Kanika at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Nashville to discuss her journey as a singer/songwriter, grieving the loss of her parents, the launch of The Notebook musical on Broadway, and how to find joys in the ups and downs in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Global Christmas Traditions: Lights and Lanterns 6:10

2d ago6:10

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By Belinda Zimmerman

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Rabbi and Journalist Jay Michaelson (#366) 1:46:26

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by writer, rabbi, journalist and fellow “weird religious person” Jay Michaelson for a thought-provoking conversation that already has me scheming ways to have him back on the show! We articulate the tension between liberal theology and ecstatic spiritual experience: why do people whose politics we agree with have bori…

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Trusting Yourself After Religious Change (#370) 1:10:14

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by licensed professional counselor Monica DiCristina to explore the question that haunts so many people leaving conservative religious environments: What can I trust about myself? Monica shares her thoughts on navigating the messy reality of learning to trust your own intuition, emotions, and body when you've been tau…

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Skillet’s Demonic Cover, AI Gospel Music & Trendy Sobriety: Religion On the News with Mason Mennenga (#369) 1:22:45

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Religion on the News is back — (thanks to our patron Samantha for suggesting that series title!) Mason Mennenga joins me to round up the latest stories from faith, culture, and psychology. After acknowledging the tragedy of the mass shooting in Australia, we segue into the absurdity of Skillet—yes, the massive Christian rock band—getting "criticize…

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DR. ARLEEN LAMBA: Smart Skincare for Women 30+ 48:21

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Dr. Arleen Lamba — physician, former anesthesiologist, and the founder of GLO30 — breaks down exactly what women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s actually need for healthy, glowing skin. From the essentials (Vitamin C, retinol, SPF) to the treatments that really work (and the ones that are hype), Dr. Lamba helps simplify the noise. We also talk hormonal …

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Our 2025 & 2026 Bingo Cards (feat. Mila Tequila & Andrew Unterberger) 43:17

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To wrap up the year, frequent guests Mila Tequila and Andrew Unterberger come on Main Pod Girl to revisit the 2025 pop music bingo cards we made at the beginning of the year, and make some 2026 bingo cards. Feel free to follow along and make your own cards by picking 6 artists from each of the following categories, and then randomizing them on a bi…

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Global Holiday Traditions: WINTER WONDERS AND STRANGE CUSTOMS 4:57

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By Belinda Zimmerman

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121: The 100 Best Books for Work and Life with Publisher Todd Sattersten - Part 1 1:00:00

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In this episode, I sit down with my friend and publisher, Todd Sattersten to unpack his brand-new book The 100 Best Books for Work & Life. After spending thousands of hours studying the world's top ideas, Todd distilled them into three massive themes: the core beliefs that shape how we grow, the foundational skills we all need, and the proven strat…

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Your Brain is a Large Language Model (#368) 1:23:15

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by social psychologist Dr. James Pennebaker from UT Austin to explore an uncomfortable truth: we don't use language to tell the truth—we use it to justify ourselves and protect our egos, whether we're explaining to our spouse why we didn't do the dishes or electing presidents based on confidence rather than facts. We …

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GenDERation Gap Culture Hour with Joy, Josh and Tony (#367) 33:51

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Welcome to a special episode of GenDERation Gap Culture Hour with Joy Vetterlein bringing a female perspective to the conversation with me, Josh Gilbert and Tony Jones. We launch in with crystals and why religious nones don’t seem to engage in more spiritual practices before we each share our Spotify Wrapped ages (guess who is the oldest?). Tony sh…

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TARYN BRUMFITT & DR. ZALI YAGER: The Mirror Doesn’t Define You: Raising Kids Free from Body Shame 50:15

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After motherhood, our bodies change — but what if that change could be celebrated instead of judged?In this powerful conversation, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Taryn Brumfitt, founder of The Body Image Movement and Australian of the Year, and Dr. Zali Yager, body image researcher and co-founder of The Embrace Collective. Together, they u…

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Global Christmas Food Traditions Episode 2 7:35

16d ago7:35

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By Belinda Zimmerman

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Modern Medicine is Still Religious (#365) 33:08

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I sit down with Dr. Nathan Carlin, professor of medical humanities and author of The Secularization of Medicine, to explore his fascinating thesis that doctors have become the new priests of secular society. We trace how this shift began—from medieval cathedrals as the highest points in European cities to modern hospital skylines dominating places …

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REPLAY: DR. NEETA BHUSHAN: The Power of Grit: Building Your Emotional Resilience 38:15

25d ago38:15

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In this inspiring episode of That's Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author and emotional resilience expert. Dr. Neeta shares her journey of pivoting from a successful dental career to becoming a renowned emotional health advocate, after overcoming significant perso…

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Global Christmas Traditions Premiere 6:34

22d ago6:34

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By Belinda Zimmerman

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120: The Truth About Building Real Confidence with Leadership Expert Kelli Thompson 44:27

27d ago44:27

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What if the very doubts you're trying to silence are actually helping you become more confident? In this episode, I sit down with Kelli Thompson, leadership coach and author of Closing the Confidence Gap, to unpack the truth about confidence — why it's not about never feeling fear, and how curiosity and self-compassion are your biggest power moves.…

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AI Will Not Doom Us (Nor Climate Change) (#364) 1:10:34

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We ease into today’s topic with a Top of Mind segment on two competing narratives: does having children make the future better? Or worse? From right-leaning fears of population collapse to left-leaning concerns about overpopulation and climate impact, both arguments rely on catastrophizing about opposing dystopian predictions, and I myself have not…

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REPLAY: JESSICA FEIN: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss 46:02

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Jessica Fein was a marketing executive and mom who adopted three lovely children from South America. Her world was turned upside down when her daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare disease called MERFF Sydrome and ended up passing away in her teens. Jessica shares her insights on taking care of children with illnesses, how to overcome loss of fa…

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Cognitive Distortions & Religion, Pt 2: Jumping to Conclusions (#363) 1:39:37

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In the continuation of this series examining how cognitive distortions impact our religious beliefs and experiences, I'm diving into one of the most pervasive distortions with returning guest Molly LaCroix: jumping to conclusions. This thinking error shows up everywhere: in our relationships (Molly shares a perfect personal example involving this v…

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Unlocking Vitality with Somatic Healer Nathan Marcuzzi 31:24

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Episode Description In this transformative episode, I sit down with Nathan Marcuzzi, somatic healer and founder of Somagetic, to explore the power of the body's intelligence and how it can guide us toward authentic presence, joy, and vitality. Drawing on decades of experience—from yoga and meditation to trauma-informed bodywork—Nathan shares practi…

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Unlocking Vitality with Somatic Healer Nathan Marcuzzi 31:24

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Episode Description In this transformative episode, I sit down with Nathan Marcuzzi, somatic healer and founder of Somagetic, to explore the power of the body's intelligence and how it can guide us toward authentic presence, joy, and vitality. Drawing on decades of experience—from yoga and meditation to trauma-informed bodywork—Nathan shares practi…

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NIRO FELICIANO: All is Calm(ish): Managing Holiday Stress & Finding Peace 48:56

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In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, Kanika sits down with psychotherapist and TODAY Show contributor Niro Feliciano — a mom of four and author of All is Calm(ish) — to talk about finding calm in the chaos. They dive into why we over-schedule our kids, how to redefine success in family life, and why peace isn’t about perfection. Niro shares h…

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GGCH: Epstein Files & Hitler’s DNA (#362) 39:18

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We’re back with another Generation Gap Culture Hour featuring myself, Tony Jones and Josh Gilbert all representing our different generational viewpoints. As is our regular dynamic, this one kicks off with Tony disagreeing with something I say. We quickly get into discussing whether genetic analysis of historical figures like Hitler (yes, they seque…

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Top 10 Castles You Can Stay In 15:16

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By Belinda Zimmerman

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119: How to Build a Personal Brand That Feels Authentic with Author Lorraine K. Lee 34:19

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Have you ever wondered how to intentionally shape your personal brand—without feeling fake or "salesy"? In this episode, I sit down with Lorraine K. Lee, LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Unforgettable Presence, to talk about what it really means to build a brand that reflects who you are, how you work, and what you stand for. We dig into why your b…

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“Sexual Wellness” or Spiritual Abuse? (#361) 1:11:52

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Definitely don’t play this one with kids around! I’m sitting down with journalist Ellen Huet to explore the rise and fall of OneTaste, a San Francisco wellness startup that built an empire around "orgasmic meditation"—a 15-minute sexual practice wrapped in spiritual language and trademark Silicon Valley business savvy. Ellen, who wrote the exposé t…

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Your Gut Is the CEO: Naturopath Frances Michaelson on Lasting Wellness 40:41

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Episode Description In today's empowering episode, Erica sits down with Frances Michaelson—licensed naturopath, fitness pioneer, and author—to explore the powerful connection between gut health, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Frances believes your gut is your body's CEO, and when you learn to listen to it, you begin living with more clarity, ea…

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Your Gut Is the CEO: Naturopath Frances Michaelson on Lasting Wellness 40:41

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Episode Description In today's empowering episode, Erica sits down with Frances Michaelson—licensed naturopath, fitness pioneer, and author—to explore the powerful connection between gut health, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Frances believes your gut is your body's CEO, and when you learn to listen to it, you begin living with more clarity, ea…

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What is a ‘Theology of Culture’? (#360) 41:49

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Matthew Burdette—Episcopal priest, theologian, and editor—joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about theology and culture. We cover a little bit of everything in this one! Matthew begins by telling me about his theology of culture, and how his approach allows God to remain distinct from culture while still being relevant to everything. We look …

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ERICA KOMISAR: The First 1,000 Days: What Every Parent Should Know 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

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In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author of Being There and Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling. Together, they unpack the science of secure attachment and why a parent’s emotional availability is the most important gift we can give our chi…

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Sellout Pod Girl (feat. Jae Stephens) 54:32

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Your new obsession has arrived, and it's Jae Stephens! She drops by the podcast to talk about her upcoming mixtape, Total Sellout, the meaning behind her song "Afterbody", and her new podcast!By Popheads

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Jay Lawrence at Disney 23:20

1M ago23:20

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By Belinda Zimmerman

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Anxiety & OCD Across Generations (#359) 1:20:05

2M ago1:20:05

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I'm sitting down with my friend of 12 years, Sara Billups, to talk about her brand new book Nervous Systems—and all the many meanings implied in its title. We start with how anxiety gets passed down through generations. Sara shares about her wonderfully neurotic Jewish father and frequent medical “scares” that shaped her nervous system before she c…

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REPLAY: HAVEN WEITS: The Facts of Life & Relationships 37:43

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On this episode, Kanika interviews fellow podcaster on the Evergreen Network, Haven Weits. Her show Haven! is a safe space for curiosity and conversation especially when it comes to relationships. Together they dive into various dynamics, particularly those between mothers and daughters. Haven shares how she cultivated a strong bond with her mom, L…

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When Fiction Reveals a Deeper Truth (#358) 27:55

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Today I’m joined by my brother-in-law Cameron Reed and fellow therapist Gabe Cortez to explore fiction through the lens of psychology and spirituality. We’re planning a series of conversations on Religion & Fiction in which we look at literary short stories and make the case for why fiction matters—not as escapism, but as an essential way of unders…

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GRAMMYs Best New Artist Predictions (feat. Nicky Reardon) 51:28

2M ago51:28

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With the 2026 GRAMMYs nominees being unveiled on Thursday, Nicky Reardon joins the podcast to contemplate which artists will be nominated for Best New Artist this year. We discuss the shoe-ins, who we're rooting for, potential wildcard picks, our personal Best New Artist, and our final predictions.By Popheads