Best Renee Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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Reminiscing About Nursing, Podcasting, Social Media, and More With Dr. Renee Thompson 45:55

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On episode 532 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dr. Renee Thompson, the CEO and Founder of The Healthy Workforce Institute. In the course of this wide-ranging conversation, Keith and Renee reminisce about the very early days of nurses hanging out on Twitter, dabbling in podcasts, and finding one ano…

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Andrew Garfield Wants to Crack Open Your Heart (Encore) 48:49

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This emotional interview with the actor Andrew Garfield is a listener favorite. In it, Garfield talks about his 2024 film “We Live in Time,” in which he plays a newly divorced man named Tobias who falls in love with a chef named Almut, played by Florence Pugh. Their story feels epic and expansive, but still intimate. It focuses on the small, everyd…

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Episode 49 | Dr. Mark Lumley – Revisited | EMOTIONAL AWARENESS & EXPRESSION THERAPY FOR CHRONIC PAIN 1:00:43

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Dr. Mark Lumley is a clinical psychologist and Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychology at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. For over 30 years, he has researched emotional factors and health, particularly chronic pain. He has developed and demonstrated the efficacy of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for chronic pain, …

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The FLOW State with Artist Brian Thompson 1:59:13

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul Enter a thought-provoking exploration of creativity, connection, and the power of visual storytelling with acclaimed illustrator and art director Brian Thompson. With over two decades of experience spanning video gam…

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I Cashed Out My 401(k) to Build a Women’s Only Retirement Community 27:58

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When it came time to retire, Robyn Yerian didn’t feel like she had enough money saved. She didn’t want to depend on her children or end up in a nursing home, so she cashed out what she had in her 401(k) and bought a plot of land in East Texas. She built spots for tiny homes and called the area the Bird’s Nest. Over time, the Bird’s Nest has become …

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NOSTALGIA: More Than Just an Escape? 2:22:17

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul Why do we cling to certain memories while letting others fade? Dominick and Virginia take you on a journey through time, challenging the oversimplified clichés that define entire decades and generations. Together, th…

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Jessie Buckley Became a Mother for ‘Hamnet.’ Then She Became One for Real. 36:11

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The actor Jessie Buckley says she wasn’t surprised that she got pregnant right after she finished shooting “Hamnet.” The film — starring Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare and Buckley as his wife, Agnes — tells the story of a couple grieving the loss of their only son. “When I was filming ‘Hamnet,’ I deeply wanted to become a mother,” Buckley says.…

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Episode 48 | Marisa Renee Lee - HOLD SPACE FOR GRIEF 52:15

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Marisa Renee Lee is an award-winning advocate, writer, and speaker on coping with grief and loss. She is a business and political strategist leveraging her time as a Deputy Director in the Obama White House, as the founding Managing Director of the My Brother's Keeper Alliance, as the Founder and Past President of The Pink Agenda, and as the Founde…

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CTN Expo 2025 Conversations with Animation Legends--Part Two 1:49:38

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul Episode two of a two-part series showcasing CTNX Animation Expo 2025. We roam CTN with Disney and Pixar veterans, educators, and fresh voices to ask how story, culture, and technology can revive animation beyond rema…

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CTN Expo 2025 Conversations with Animation Legends--Part One 2:08:42

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul The rain made CTN Animation Expo feel more intimate this year as Language of the Soul's booth became a revolving door for stories bridging Disney legends, gallery treasure hunters, and students abiding muse by chasin…

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Finding the Magic, Just in Time (Encore) 41:20

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When Clare Cory was a young girl, she dreamed of love. But by the time she turned 50, she hadn’t found it. Still, she took a look around and found she was happy and looking forward to the future. Clare fell in love with life. She saw flowers bloom, watched sunlight sparkle on the water and held her cat on her lap. Her heart was full. And then, as C…

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A Therapist’s Emotional Tool Kit for a Better Holiday Season 44:07

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The holiday season is upon us. It’s a wonderful time, but if we’re being honest, it’s also a little stressful. Whether you’re worried about hosting a big family gathering, talking with cousins who have very different perspectives on politics or awkward questions from prying aunts, the holidays are full of complicated relationship dynamics. On this …

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Episode 47 | Dr. Jeff Thompson THE POWER OF AWE: A FORMER NYPD DETECTIVE’S PERSPECTIVE 59:40

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Dr. Jeff Thompson conducts narrative-based research and programs for medical and mental health professionals, first responders, and other professionals across the world. He has been published in a variety of academic research journals, professional publications, and for the public including Psychology Today. Dr. Thompson served for more than 20 yea…

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Helping DONs of Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities to Thrive 50:37

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On episode 531 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Danine Bitting, RN, RAC-CT, a Clinical Compliance Specialist with Friends Services Alliance Compliance Collaborative, and Maria Kiwagama, MSN/MHA, CDP, CNDLTC, the Director of Nursing of Barclay Friends’ Continuing Care Retirement Community in West Cheste…

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'Dreaming CIMA' with Autofiction Author René Urbanovich 1:37:14

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul What makes a writer? For René Urbanovich, it's an undeniable drive—the recognition that there's something harder than writing: not writing. In this profound conversation, René takes us deep into the heart of her lite…

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There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money 42:47

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According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, and a chance to live what he calls a truly “rich life” together. Sethi i…

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On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account 45:54

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Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared-for. So Janene prepared a pitch: On her next date, her third with a man n…

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Episode 46 | Tanya Freirich – CHARTING A PERSONAL PATH TO HEALTH WITH THE LUPUS DIETITIAN 44:20

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Tanya Freirich MS, RD, LDN, CDCES is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in North Carolina. Tanya owns and operates a virtual private practice that serves people living with Lupus and other autoimmune diseases and can be found online as "The Lupus Dietitian''. With more than a decade of experience in nutrition counseling and a master’s degree…

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Beyond the Veil with Author Angela van Breemen 1:35:28

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul In today's thought-provoking episode, we welcome novelist Angela van Breemen to explore where forensics meets the metaphysical, how reincarnation reframes justice, and how storytelling teaches us who we are. In Angel…

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The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and for You 55:32

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Andrea Gibson was the poet laureate of Colorado and a giant of the spoken word poetry scene. This past July, Gibson died of ovarian cancer, leaving behind their devoted fans, friends, family and longtime partner, the poet Megan Falley. For the last year of Gibson’s life, a film crew followed Andrea and Megan as they navigated countless treatments a…

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W.N.B.A. Star Natasha Cloud Doesn’t Play When It Comes to Love 38:29

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Natasha Cloud is a powerhouse. The New York Liberty point guard seems to have it all: a successful W.N.B.A. career, fierce confidence and a loving relationship with her girlfriend and teammate, Isabelle Harrison. On and off the court, Cloud radiates self-assurance and seems to know exactly who she is, but that sense of self was hard-won. In a conve…

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Episode 45 | Sharon Waldrop, NBC-HWC - 5 LESSONS LEARNED FROM LIVING WITH CHRONIC PAIN 49:23

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Sharon Waldrop, NBC-HWC has for 28 years worked with patients, physicians, researchers, and policymakers to improve the lives of people living with fibromyalgia. She is the Founder and President of the Fibromyalgia Association, and the co-host of The Fibro Show on YouTube. She is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach with certification…

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Medicine, Aging, and the Myth of Dependence 1:44:15

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul What if everything we believe about aging is wrong? What if the symptoms we chalk up to "getting older" are actually side effects of the medications prescribed to help us? This thought-provoking episode challenges th…

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The Woman Who Can Make Affairs Disappear 31:53

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In cities across China, there’s a special kind of consultant you can hire if you find out your spouse is cheating. They’re called “mistress dispellers,” and their job is to work their way into your spouse’s life, get close to their lover and convince the pair to break it off. When all goes according to plan, the cheaters end up believing it was the…

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Continuing the Conversation About Nurse-Specific Traumatization 1:06:44

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On episode 530 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dr. Lorre Laws, PhD, RN, NC for a continuation of their previous conversation on episode 515 regarding her significant work related to the concept of nurse-specific traumatization. In the course of this dynamic conversation, Keith and Lorre dive deeper…

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Malala Thought She’d Never Fall in Love 55:53

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When she was 15 years old, Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban, targeted for saying that young women should have the right to an education. By the time she woke from the ensuing coma, the world had already cast her in the role of fearless activist. In the years that followed, she embraced the part, starting the Malala Fund and traveling the gl…

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Episode 44 | Dr. Emily Bartley - THE POWER OF RESILIENCE 57:32

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Dr. Emily Bartley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science at the University of Florida and Director of Communication and Outreach in the Pain Research & Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE). Dr. Bartley directs the Assessment, Pain Intervention, and Resilience lab (ASPIRE) which focuses on the …

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Trauma and Resilience 50:35

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul The path through trauma often remains misunderstood, yet it represents one of humanity's most profound journeys. In this thought-provoking mini-episode, we delve into what trauma truly means beyond clinical definitio…

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Tessa Thompson on Finding What You Want (What You Really, Really Want) 39:50

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Tessa Thompson’s latest role is an infamously chaotic one: Hedda Gabler. Adapted from the classic play by Henrik Ibsen, “Hedda,” in select theaters Oct. 22, casts Thompson as a 1950s housewife who feels snubbed by an old lover and stifled in a new marriage. For Hedda, the only exit strategy is to punish those who have hurt her and then destroy hers…

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Effectively and Meaningfully Prioritizing Nurse Well-Being 47:48

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By Keith Carlson, RN, BSN, NC-BC

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For Her 70th Birthday, She Hired an Escort 36:54

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Gail Rice, a writer and a therapist, was approaching her 70th birthday. She had given up on dating apps and hadn’t had a romantic connection with anyone in years. But for her 70th, she wanted a very specific birthday present: an orgasm. So Rice decided to hire an escort. In this episode, she describes what went right, what went wrong and what she’s…

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ENCORE EPISODE: The Untold Story of the Courageous Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis 49:27

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On this encore of episode 454 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Maria Smilios, the author of ⁠The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis⁠. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Ms Smilios discuss how numerous Black nurses fled the Jim Crow south in search of o…

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Episode 43 | Mary J. Wheatley - CHRONIC PAIN & SCLERODERMA, INSIGHTS FROM THE CEO OF THE NATIONAL SCLERODERMA FOUNDATION 39:09

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Mary J. Wheatley, IOM, CAE has nearly two decades of experience in nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Scleroderma Foundation. There she leads the organization’s efforts and programs to advance the mission in service of people with scleroderma. Mary is a graduate of the University of Alabama at …

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Civility in the Age of Divisiveness 17:41

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PLEASE Help FUND Season 3—Time is of the essence and no amount is too small! Contribute HERE: https://throne.com/language_of_the_soul When three parties with different agendas collide, is it conflict or opportunity? Civil discourse represents our best pathway through cultural divisiveness, requiring us to understand the emotional stories behind opp…

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ENCORE EPISODE: Can You Create a Career With More Peace and Less Angst? 1:02:11

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On this encore of episode 499 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Karen Steinbock, MBA, BSN, RN, ACC, a nurse who is also a leadership, career, and professional development coach. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Karen discuss many aspects of career development, including making the choice t…

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How an Off-Script Moment Changed Jay Duplass’s Life 42:32

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Jay Duplass knows the power of improvisation. Many years ago, an unscripted, cliffside interaction changed his life, helping to set in motion the events that would lead to his new movie, “The Baltimorons.” The film features a newly sober comedian and a workaholic dentist who meet on Christmas Eve during an emergency dental procedure. What follows i…