An Evolving Man Podcast looks at leadership, peak performance, psychology, healing trauma, boarding school syndrome, spirituality and complexhealing. Every week there will be an interview or a podcast around topics ranging from self-development, leadership, relationships, spirituality, education, and peak performance featuring authors and leaders in these fields.
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Hosted by Brighton based freelance copywriter, Tom Davies, 'Podcast by the pier' is a show where freelance copywriters talk about all things freelancing and copywriting. In each 30-minute episode, Tom speaks to seasoned copywriters getting their advice on how to strive in life as a freelance copywriter. Whether you’re an experienced keyboard tapper or just dipping your toe into the world of words, pull up a deckchair and lend us your lugs as we dive into the minds of our freelance favourites.
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Many barriers exist that can prevent us from seeing the cross clearly. We want to attempt to remove those barriers and share the gospel. But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear (1 Peter 3:15). For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. (Romans 1:16)
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Every week a different host brings on a panel of 3 experts to tackle topics on the minds of Catholics. From theology to social media, from young parents to the universal church, surround yourself with solid answers as you enter the Catholic Sphere!
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Project Geospatial is a non-profit media organization committed to growth, innovation and collaboration among academic, commercial and government partners in the geospatial industry. We believe a revolution is coming in geospatial technology – big data is democratizing, satellites are shrinking, and the science of where has never been more important to the health and future of our planet. We provide a leading voice in geospatial industry trends, insights and cross-industry applications to he ...
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As a rabbi, Matthew Ponak knows the significance of community in the good times and the bad. We’re in this Shift Together explores the meeting place between ancient spiritual teachings, cutting-edge research and innovation, and the needs of our era. The conversations cover insights and experiences that improve our world and give us hope during these tumultuous times. In our secular society, millions of people are dedicating themselves to the work of innovation. Simultaneously, camps of tradi ...
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Why Are Early Boarders & Adoptees Over Represented In Addictions | Piers Cross
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5:33I spoke with addiction specialist Paul Sunderland on Monday: https://youtu.be/a7tBz4adgGo In the conversation he spoke about addictions and why early boarders and adoptees are over represented in addiction treatment and recovery. He calls these traumas "disguised" in the way that they are seen as lucky. I also talk about how Paul refers to the equa…
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Breathwork, Trauma & Healing: Reflections on Anthony Abbagnano’s Work
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11:14In this episode of An Evolving Man Podcast, I share reflections on the power of breathwork and how it helps us heal from trauma. Drawing on insights from my recent interview with Anthony Abbagnano (founder of Alchemy of Breath), as well as the work of Bessel van der Kolk and Emma Seppälä, I explore: Why trauma often causes us to hold or restrict th…
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Modesty is the virtue that safeguards the dignity of a person in their association with others. It benefits both the individual and society (that is, “the other”) because it governs the exterior appearance and behavior of the person and thus helps make society civil and harmonious by helping to protect the virtue in “the other” person. Join us for …
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Bullying, Burnout & the Inner Critic | Boarding School | AEM #140 Kalyani Pardeshi
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1:03:57In this episode, I sit down with Kalyani Pardeshi, award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and anti-bullying advocate. Kalyani draws from her own boarding school experiences and her years of work with children, adults, and organisations to explain why traditional anti-bullying strategies often fail — and how the unconscious brain holds the key to real …
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Saintly Inspiration for the Youth: St. Pier Giorgio Frassati & St. Carlo Acutis
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30:00Ryan Penney, alongside Christine M. Wohar and Courtney Mares, reflects on the lives of the newly canonized saints, Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati and Saint Carlo Acutis.By Catholic Sphere
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Girls’ Experiences of Boarding School — Shame, Survival & Silenced Voices
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12:14For the interview with Kalyani Pardeshi: https://youtu.be/iBXcs5i4zyg For the interview with Nicky Moxey and Dr Linda Devereux: https://youtu.be/oJNHoex41-Q For the interview with Sara Warner and Karen Macmillan: https://youtu.be/VXAHJucCGsY For the interview with Amelia White: https://youtu.be/08WbNwen_SA For the interview with Joanna Brittan: htt…
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Exaltation of the Holy Cross and Human Suffering
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51:00Suffering unites the sufferer with Jesus Christ and His Cross, which itself was meant to be saving and redeeming for all and helps us to be more sympathetic toward others who are suffering. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.By Open Line, Tuesday
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UnEldered: Françoise Elvin on Eldership, Attachment & Healing Boarding School Trauma | AEM #139
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59:51In this episode of An Evolving Man, I speak with Françoise Elvin, counsellor, mentor, facilitator, and author of Uneldered. We discuss: Secure vs insecure attachment — and how it shapes our adult lives Trauma as “undigested experience” and the importance of integration Why elders and initiatory practices are vital for healthy societies The balance …
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Does Truth Have a Future in a Subjective World?
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30:00Doug Keck, with Dr. David Anders, Noah Lett, and Colin B. Donovan, discusses the definition of truth, its relationship to subjectivity, and explains whose “truth” is really true.By Catholic Sphere
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Healing the “I’m Not Good Enough” Belief in Ex-Boarders
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9:09In this solo episode, I explore one of the deepest wounds many ex-boarders carry: “I’m not good enough.” We look at: Why this belief develops in boarding school environments The double bind that places blame inward on the child How it manifests later in life as burnout, addiction, or perfectionism The role of attachment in buffering or amplifying t…
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St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
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51:00Through his gentle but direct words, Carlo helped his parents rediscover and return to their Catholic faith. In 2006, he died from leukemia at age 15. He was Beatified in 2020 by a delegate of Pope Francis, and declared a Saint by Pope Leo XIV in 2025. Pier Giorgio Michelangelo Frassati was born in Turin, Italy on April 6, 1901.Just before receivin…
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Disguised Trauma of Early Boarding & Adoption | Complex PTSD | Addictions | AEM #138 Paul Sunderland
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1:06:30In this episode, I sit down with Paul Sunderland, an internationally respected addiction specialist and trainer. With decades of clinical experience on both sides of the Atlantic, Paul has become a leading voice on the often-hidden connection between complex PTSD, adoption, boarding school trauma, and addiction. We explore: Paul’s personal story of…
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The Theology of Home: Cultivating Prayer and Peace in the Home Pt. 1
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30:00Debbie Cowden and her panel of experts offer suggestions for Catholic moms who aim to discover God centered ways for designing their homes as domestic churches for their families.By Catholic Sphere
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The ordinary Christian, who seeks holiness in his ordinary work, through faithfulness to daily duty, should be moved with great comfort to find out how often our Lord uses in his parables examples taken from work and working situations. Join Fr. Wade on this edition of Open Line Tuesday.By Open Line, Tuesday
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Soon-to-Be-Saints: Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati & Bl. Carlo Acutis
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30:00As the canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Actus approaches, Ryan Penney and his panel of experts dive into the lives of these soon-to-be-saints.By Catholic Sphere
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Eton vs Marlborough | Which Boarding School Should Prince George Go To? | Piers Cross
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14:22Should Prince George follow his father to Eton College — or his mother to Marlborough College? Or should he avoid boarding altogether? In this episode, I explore the debate currently surrounding Prince William and Kate Middleton’s choice of school for their son, who has just turned 12. Drawing on stories from both Eton and Marlborough, as well as i…
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St. Jane Frances De Chantal and Forgiveness
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51:00St. Jane Frances De Chantal - Wife, Mother, Widow and Foundress of the Visitation Order (August 12). While married, Jane ably managed her husband’s estate to provide for the care of the poor and the disenfranchised.After the untimely death of her husband of nine years who was accidentally shot in a hunting accident, she retreated into prayer and an…
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A Deep Dive Into Healing Trauma With Plant Medicines | AEM #137 Dr Richard Grossman | Piers Cross
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54:14What role can plant medicines play in deep trauma healing? In this episode of An Evolving Man Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Richard Grossman — acupuncturist, healer, and long-time student of Amazonian plant medicine traditions. We explore his decades of work at the intersection of Eastern medicine, shamanic healing, and trauma recovery. Dr. Grossman…
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Doug Keck and his expert panelists discuss how society got to sub-atomic realities and how they connect and contrast to spiritual truths when connected to man’s existence for God.By Catholic Sphere
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The Evolution of Leadership: From Command & Control to Compassionate Leadership
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9:43In this episode, I reflect on the changing face of leadership. For generations, leaders operated in a command-and-control style—authoritarian, hierarchical, and often ruthless. But today, we’re seeing a shift toward emotionally and spiritually intelligent leadership, grounded in compassion, care, and trust. I draw on insights from books and leaders…
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Octaves include the seven days following a particular Feast Day or Solemnity, with the Feast Day or Solemnity itself included – thus, a total of eight days (“octave” referring to “eight”). Prior to the Second Vatican Council, “Octave celebrations” were numerous in the Latin Rite. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.…
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Boarding School Abuse Survivor Speaks Out | New Zealand | Dilworth: AEM #136 Neil Harding
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1:02:56In this deeply moving and vital episode of The Evolving Man Podcast, I sit down with Neil Harding — survivor, advocate, and whistleblower — to speak honestly and bravely about the widespread child sexual abuse that took place at Dilworth School in New Zealand. Neil was a full-time boarder from the age of 9. For decades, he held onto the trauma he e…
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Debbie Cowden and her panel of parents observe how St. Rose of Lima’s statement about the cross and heaven, applies to the times of suffering, grace, and holiness, in family life.By Catholic Sphere
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When Your Parents Went to Boarding School – How It Shapes You | Reflections on Boarding School Syndrome
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10:58What happens when your parents — not you — went to boarding school? How might their experiences shape your childhood, and the adult you become? In this reflective episode, I explore the hidden ways parental boarding school experiences can ripple through generations. Drawing on personal stories, research, and dozens of podcast interviews, I share ho…
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The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven
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51:00The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Assumption of her body and soul into Heaven makes very clear to us that there is room for our humanity in Heaven. Don't miss today's edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.By Open Line, Tuesday
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RBP 209: Life After Roe | Guest Becky Sheetz
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39:56Episode 209 To the jubilation of some and the horrified dismay of others, Roe is no longer the law of the land in the United States. What does that look like in our day to day lives? On this episode of the Removing Barriers podcast, we sit down with Becky Sheetz of Life First Pregnancy Center. She is on the front line of the abortion issue, reachin…
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The Healing Power of Trauma-Informed Psychiatry – Dr. Paul Miller | AEM #135 | Piers Cross
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1:09:56In this powerful episode of The Evolving Man Podcast, I speak with Professor Dr. Paul Miller — consultant psychiatrist, EMDR trainer, and pioneer in the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for trauma. We explore Dr. Miller's remarkable journey through psychiatry, from the early days of surgical training to becoming a leading voice in trauma-informe…
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Are We Entering a Catholic Revival?, Pt. 2
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30:00Kim Zember, Adrian Lawson, and Cameron Riecker join Ryan Penney to see if Catholicism is becoming cool again, as they discuss a potential Catholic revival in the United States.By Catholic Sphere
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Why Does Boarding School Create Burnout? | Piers Cross
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6:25A few weeks ago I was talking to a friend about his CEO. He mentioned that the CEO tried to micromanage everything. And that he couldn't stop. And that he was reaching burnout. He mentioned that he was South African. So I asked, "Did he go to boarding school?" He replied, "Yes, I am pretty sure he did." So I mentioned boarding school syndrome and t…
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The Importance of Making a Spiritual Retreat
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51:00Widely neglected in our day and age, but of great importance for growth in the spiritual life and for the ordering of one’s temporal life, is the occasional making of a spiritual retreat – at least annually. This is true for everyone, regardless of their vocation and state in life. Join us for Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes!…
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Condition Critical! Why Catholics Need to Be Concerned About Critical Theory!
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30:00Doug Keck and his panelists, Carrie Gress, Msgr. Charles Pope, and Colin B. Donovan, explain “critical theory,” its Marxist history, and why it will continue to divide people.By Catholic Sphere
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Last week I took a holiday and had time off work. I recorded this reflection about how stress is not usually the problem and is often a good thing. That is as long as we rest. When we rest daily. We stop. We turn off our phones and push notifications. We grow. Some reflections today about the equation Stress + Rest = Growth. Take care, Piers #stres…
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Celebrating Siblinghood In Sts. Martha, Mary, & Lazarus
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51:00On January 26, 2021, Pope Francis ordered the collaborative inscription of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus into the General Roman Calendar of the universal Church as one celebratory liturgical feast, to replace the then-existing celebration of Saint Martha alone. Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus were siblings and are now celebrated each year as an…
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RBP 208: Becoming a Competent Soulwinner | Guest: Edward Thal
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52:35Episode 208 A recent Ligonier survey of evangelicalism finds nearly 50% of processing Christians do not deem it important to share their faith with the lost. Nearly 50%! That is a topic for another day, but for the slight majority that do see the need to witness to others, many thousands feel they are hindered. The reasons may include a lack of equ…
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The Foundations of A Thriving Relationship | 7 Radical Questons | AEM #134 Roy Biancalana
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1:08:24Roy Biancalana is a nationally recognized relationship coach, bestselling author, and host of The Attracting Lasting Love Podcast. With over 15 years of experience, Roy helps singles identify and overcome the internal barriers that keep them from finding fulfilling, lasting relationships. His journey into coaching began from personal hardship – nav…
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Debbie Cowden and a panel of parents share how, through God’s grace, holiness can be attainable amidst the kind of suffering St. Maximillian Kolbe once called “the school of love.”By Catholic Sphere
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Today is my 50th Birthday | Reflecting on Missing My Wife & How I Didn't Think I Would Get Here
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8:07Some reflections on my 50th birthday. Feeling some sadness and grief. And appreciation for all the support I have had over the years. Thank you, Piers x --- Piers is an author and a men's transformational coach and therapist who works mainly with trauma, boarding school issues, addictions and relationship problems. He also runs online men's groups …
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Catholic Teaching on Friendship: A Look at the Saints
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51:00Fr. Wade gives us a lesson on the Catholic Teaching on Friendship: A Look at the Saints, faith, family, fellowship, and more on today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes. (Originally aired on 7/27/21)By Open Line, Tuesday
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RBP 207: On the Mission Field with Missionary Shane and Emily Tasker
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55:30Episode 207 Series: On the Mission Field - 23 Shane and Emily Tasker are a sweet couple called to minister to the souls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The DRC is a fascinating country not just for its history, but also because of the staggering number of youth that make up its population. Forty-two percent of the population is under the a…
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Are We Entering a Catholic Revival?, Pt. 1
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30:00Ryan Penney and his panelist discuss a possible Catholic revival, how to stay motivated to take up the cross and work in the vineyard as interest in Catholicism grows in America.By Catholic Sphere
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Fr. Wade discusses the different doctors of the church and the impact they have made in our history and our lives. He then answers listeners questions about the validity of marriage, religious orders, and different saints.By Open Line, Tuesday
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RBP 206: On the Mission Field with Missionary Bud Steadman
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58:59Episode 206 Series: On the Mission Field - 22 We've interviewed many missionaries in the Removing Barriers podcast, but today, we have the opportunity to interview a different kind. This missionary is not called to a specific country or to a specific group of people, but instead is called to minister to missionaries themselves. Dr. Bud Steadman joi…
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Compassionate Leaders | Boarding School | Seen and Heard | AEM #133 Chris Braitch
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1:13:15Chris Braitch is a father of 3 first and foremost. He is also a 1-2-1 and organisational coach, speaker, and founding director of the not for profit Seen & Heard. Seen & Heard supports the emotional well being of ex-pupils of boarding and independent day schools, and their families. Chris has found his calling supporting others on their journey to …
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Has the Smoke of Woke Entered the Church?
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30:00Doug Keck and his panelists explain the cultural chaos which has evolved in the last few centuries, and also learn how to navigate popular culture’s error masquerading as truth.By Catholic Sphere
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The Changing Face of Leadership - From Command and Control to Emotional Intelligence | Piers Cross
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12:18True Leadership Is About Empowerment, Not Control In the kind of leadership I believe in—and teach—power isn’t something to hold onto. It’s something to share. The most emotionally intelligent leaders I know aren’t focused on creating followers. They’re committed to growing more leaders. As John C Maxwell writes in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leader…
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Sanctifying Time: Days and Months and more on this edition of Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade Menezes.By Open Line, Tuesday
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RBP 205: Reaction to Piers Morgan’s Coverage of Shiloh Hendrix and the N-word (Part 2 of 2)
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54:14Episode 205 This episode is a continuation of the reaction to Piers Morgan's conversation with a panel about Shiloh Hendrix calling a 5-year old autistic boy the N-word. Piers interviews Jacob Wells, CFO and cofounder of GiveSendGo, the crowdfunding platform that found success as an alternative to GoFundMe. GoFundMe had previously showed its true a…
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Unlocking Self-Healing: Adapting Ancient Wisdom with Sifu Boggie - AEM #132 Sifu Boggie
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1:00:23Sifu Boggie (a.k.a Paul Brighton) is a Daoist guide, mentor, and self-healing practitioner with over 40 years of experience in Daoism and Qigong. Trained by renowned Daoist masters, he specializes in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Shun Dao philosophy, and other healing modalities. He is also a Barefoot Doctor, Daoist Shaman, and teacher of Eastern Reiki, Chines…
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Storytelling: Building Blocks of Faith for Families, Pt. 2
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30:00Katie Warner, Adalee Hude, and Mary O’Neill join Debbie Cowden to offer their insight into using children’s literature as the building blocks of faith for families.By Catholic Sphere
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New 3 Part Boarding School Documentary "Coming Home" Releases This Saturday 5th July | Piers Cross
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7:34The new 3 part documentary "Coming Home" will be available to stream on https://www.boardingoninsanity.com/ from Saturday 5th July. Today I talk about what is in the film and why listening to other people's stories is so important for our journey of healing. I also talk about Seen and Heard's new fundraiser, The Long Journey Home. To support or to …
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