Best Shera Podcasts (2025)

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5.11: Failsafe (Part 1) 1:24:08

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6d ago1:24:08

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It's part 1 of our FINAL THREE!!! The big gay feels are...big. Not to be outdone by their co-star & MVP, trauma, baby! Shadow Weaver would *really* like one more chance to use Catra & Adora as her personal wind-up toys, while Glimmer gets to meet her dad for the first time-- while he's an EVIL POD PERSON! While over on the slightly lighter B plot, …

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Nanny Piggins and the First Christmas - Holiday Rerun 25:38

1d ago25:38

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Nanny Piggins tells the children what really happened on the first Christmas, because it just so happens that one of her distant relatives was there at the time, in the stable in Bethlehem. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandi…

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Nanny Piggins and the Santa Photos - Holiday Rerun 26:27

9d ago26:27

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When Mr Green instructs Nanny Piggins to go down to the shopping centre to have their photo taken with Santa, things do not go smoothly. Nanny Piggins takes exception to Santa's business practises and decides to teach him a lesson, mainly about not underestimating fabulously dressed pigs. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesrasp…

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Nanny Piggins and the Story of Hanukkah - Holiday Rerun 24:10

12d ago24:10

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Nanny Piggins explains to the children the origins of Hanukkah. One of her distant relatives just happened to be there at the time, due to a series of sticky date pudding related problems. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandis…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Missing Doctor 21:38

16d ago21:38

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To celebrate the release of the audiobook version of 'Friday Barnes 3, Big Trouble' my publishers graciously gave me permission to use an extract. I narrated it myself. If you'd like to hear the rest you can buy the audiobook from Spotify, Audbile, Apple Books and all the other audiobook platforms. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/s…

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Nanny Piggins and the Dance Lesson 28:29

23d ago28:29

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To celebrate the audiobook release of 'Nanny Piggins and the Daring Rescue' the 7th book in the Nanny Piggins series. I am playing an extract from the audiobook for this weeks episode. Please do go and buy the rest of the audiobook. You'll get 4 hours 48 minutes of wall to wall Nanny Piggins audio entertainment. Support the show at https://www.buym…

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5.10: Return to the Fright Zone 1:50:28

29d ago1:50:28

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Dreading going home to your toxic red state family for the holidays? AT LEAST THEY DON'T LIVE IN THE FRIGHT ZONE! Yes, all our messy queers are going back home this week, with all the big lessons they've learned over the course of FIVE WHOLE SEASONS. Will it be enough to help them win in the end? Will Chipped Scorpia squash them with battle tanks? …

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'Odysseus and the Dirty Laundry' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:02

30d ago18:02

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Odysseus runs into a princess doing her laundry, and at long last someone helpful helps her. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this li…

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'Odysseus Escapes Calypso' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:46

1M ago18:46

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Odysseus is trapped by an incredibly good looking sea nymph on an island paradise. Will she escape? Of course she will! She is a Piggins after all. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.…

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Down Trails of Victory--The Cover 47:29

1M ago47:29

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"You can't judge a book by its cover" That old proverb has held it truth over the centuries, reinforcing the idea that someone or something should not be judged simply on the outer appearance. In regards to the book Down Trails of Victory, however, its cover is a perfect representation of the content within. Stories sleep between the covers of a bo…

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Nanny Piggins and the Vacant Lot 31:17

1M ago31:17

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Nanny Piggins is outraged when she discovers that the local council intends to build a new park on her favourite vacant lot. Obviously the children have to be immediately pulled out of school so they can help her put a stop to it. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or …

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Friday Barnes and the Heist at the Louvre 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

The recent real life heist at the Louvre prompted a listener to request I do a Louvre Heist story. So this episode is chapter from my Friday Barnes book set at the the Louvre. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this li…

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'Rama and the Ten-Headed Demon - The Origin of Diwali - Part 2' as told by Nanny Piggins 18:02

2M ago18:02

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Nanny Piggins finishes telling the story of Rama and Sita and the first Diwali. A ten-headed evil demon is involved. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one…

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5.09: An Ill Wind 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good-- on the high seas or for our pals on Etheria! They're off to occupied Erlandia, the adorable town of the veggie folk, to get some intel on our chipped princess pals. Meanwhile, Wrong Hordak learns about the joys of facial affect now that he's free to be an individual, and OH BOY is he eager to spread the…

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'Rama, Two Boons and a Banishment - The Origin of Diwali - Part 1' as told by Nanny Piggins 15:18

2M ago15:18

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When the children come home to find Nanny Piggins making crepe suzette, she explains it is to celebrate Diwali - the Indian Festival of Lights. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.…

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Nederland vs PN-G: 100 Years of Mid-County Madness! 1:11:31

2M ago1:11:31

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"The Best High School Football Rivalry in the NATION!"--Sports Illustrated, October 2024 "Mid County Madness," the term coined by sportswriter Tom Halliburton to describe the football rivalry between Port Neches-Groves and Nederland, can trace its origin back to 1925, when each of these schools started their respective football programs. In commemo…

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'Odysseus and the Fatal Cows' as told by Nanny Piggins 23:28

2M ago23:28

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When Odysseus and her men are stranded on the Island of the Sun they find it incredibly difficult to resist eating the cows, with terrible consequences. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafep…

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5.08: Shot in the Dark 1:44:10

2M ago1:44:10

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Do you like SPACE HORRORS and magical alien emotional support kitties? To say nothing of breaking the meter on soft & squishy gayest moments! We're off to Planet Krytis, which does not exist, but if it did it would be very, VERY GAY. .................. PLAYLIST: http://bit.ly/3IZlEnG Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heyadoracast For more informatio…

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'Odysseus, the Whirpool and the Six-Headed Monster' as told by Nanny Piggins 17:36

3M ago17:36

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Odysseus has yet another really bad day on his incredibly long journey home to Ithaca. This time his men have just about had enough. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/ras…

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'Attack of the Killer Sirens' as told by Nanny Piggins 20:36

3M ago20:36

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When Hans cupcakes "call" to Nanny Piggins on their morning bus ride, she explains how this is exactly like the Sirens from the Ancient Greek Mythology days. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.…

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'The Legend of Tam Lin' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:58

3M ago21:58

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When the children go a geography excursion, Nanny Piggins warns of the dangers that lurk within forests. It's not wild animals or huntsmen she's concerned about but a particular fairy with a passion for cake. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the…

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'1001 Arabian Cakes' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun 23:37

3M ago23:37

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I'm on tour in Emerald, Central Queensland this week so I'm playing this classic episode. I hope you enjoy it. It's reminded me I should do a few more tales from the Arabian Nights. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use t…

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5.07: The Perils of Peekablue 1:40:55

3M ago1:40:55

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Break out your classiest fit and your sneakiest spycraft, because we're all going down the broom closet elevator with Seahawk to the SECRET UNDERWATER PARTY ADVENTURE!!! And it's going to be, just, unbelievably gay. (And bi!! And every type of queer imaginable!!!) We'll finally get a comprehensive lineup of all Seahawk's exes, and enjoy watching Me…

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Detective Tina Lewallan and Shera "The Gene Hunter" Lapoint 1:03:37

3M ago1:03:37

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"Sooner or Later, Your Cousin's DNA is Going to Solve a Murder" --New York Times headline, April 25, 2019 In 2025, that time is NOW rather than sooner or later. Detective Tina Lewallan of the Beaumont Police Department, and Shera Lapoint, a forensic genealogist known as "The Gene Hunter," discuss their role in solving the 25-year old cold case murd…

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Episode 12: Failure to thrive and parasites with Haley Laurence 56:55

3M ago56:55

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I am once again sharing my personal breastfeeding journey, this time about my 2nd baby. I was right in the middle of starting my podcast when my baby was diagnosed with "failure to thrive" because of his weight gain issues. I had plenty of milk - had even donated! - but here he was below 1st percentile, struggling to gain weight. That was around 6 …

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'Romeo and Juliet' as told by Nanny Piggins - Rerun 12:05

4M ago12:05

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Because I'm finishing up my next book 'Romeo v Juliet' I need to play a rerun this week, so I'm posting Nanny Piggins version of the great Shakespearean tale. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www…

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'The Sinking of the Vasa' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:29

4M ago26:29

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Nanny Piggins tells the tale of how the Vasa, Sweden's great 17th century warship, managed to sink in the first thirty minutes of it's maiden voyage, and how the maritime tragedy would have been much worse if it weren't for the involvement of her Cousin Astrid Piggins and her cinnamon buns. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesra…

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Part 2 - Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds 19:01

4M ago19:01

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Nanny Piggins is convinced she's over heard a terrible crime, everyone else is convinced she's made a dreadful mistake. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy …

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Episode 11: Instinctive breastfeeding, nursing strikes, and cultural differences with Bente Riehn 46:15

4M ago46:15

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When Bente Riehn was learning how to latch her first baby, a lactation consultant's advice changed the game for her. She learned how to feed in a natural, instinctive way, instead of a rigid position. From there, she went on to nurse her 2nd and 3rd babies for over 12 months each, even while struggling with an autoimmune disease. She talks about he…

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Nanny Piggins and the Ominous Sounds 14:47

4M ago14:47

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When Nanny Piggins sustains an ankle injury, reading too many detective novels leads her believe she has witnessed a murder. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To…

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'Rama and the Unbendable Bow' as told by Nanny Piggins 21:47

4M ago21:47

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When Michael falls in a ditch, Nanny Piggins is remind of the time one of her distant relatives was found in a ditch in the Ancient Indian Story days. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepre…

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'Psyche and the World's Meanest Mother-in-Law' as told by Nanny Piggins 27:19

5M ago27:19

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When the children rush home after a marbles tournament on their bus goes awry, Nanny Piggins finishes her tale about Psyche and Cupid, and Venus' anger management issues. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link...…

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Episode 10: Bereavement pumping with Laurel Herron 1:03:40

5M ago1:03:40

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When she was 14 weeks pregnant with her first baby, Laurel Herron received devastating news that her baby would not be able to survive outside the womb. She continued plans to carry the baby to term, but at 17 weeks, baby Elijah's heart stopped. Hospital staff gave her instructions for drying up her milk, but Laurel decided instead to pump and dona…

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'The Legend of Psyche' as told by Nanny Piggins 16:41

5M ago16:41

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When Michael's woodwork teacher accuses him of having a deranged psyche for inadvertently creating a too accurate replica of the statue of David, Nanny Piggins explains who the first Psyche really was. As it happens it was a distant relative of hers. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please …

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Deadly Beans 26:00

5M ago26:00

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You can get my new audiobook using any of these links... Spotify Audible Apple Books Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... ht…

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Summer Sidequest with Vikram Ramani 1:03:08

5M ago1:03:08

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We're back with our final bonus ep in our Summer SideQuest! Jenny talks with YouTuber & Buffy Prom Pal Vikram Ramani about some of his favorite characters & all the queer & trans analysis just begging to be read. We go through a few of his most beloved video essays from his channel, including Infinity Train, Wolfwalkers-- and of course, we bring it…

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Reload for Spotify listeners - 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' 22:45

5M ago22:45

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Spotify blocked this episode when it dropped on Wednesday. They were worried I was infringing on the author's copyright, but of course, I am the author. I own the copyright. I have the right to record and publish it. Usually this is easy to fix, because Spotify sends me a link so I can get the episode reinstated. But the link doesn't work. I've bee…

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Episode 9: Pregnancy after loss and breastfeeding after the NICU with Brittany Suell 1:02:02

5M ago1:02:02

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With her 4th baby, Brittany Suell suffered a stillborn loss at 40 weeks, despite having an otherwise healthy pregnancy. She entered her 5th pregnancy with new fears, focused on having a living baby no matter what. At 29 weeks, she found herself back in the ER waiting for the doctors to tell her if the baby was OK. She was rushed to an emergency c-s…

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Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion - Wrongly Accused 22:45

5M ago22:45

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To promote the release of my latest audiobook 'Friday Barnes 2, Under Suspicion' I am reading the first two chapters of the book. If you'd like to buy the audiobook to hear the rest, here are some links... https://open.spotify.com/show/2tWR42TFmVGOBQUf1p3AT0?si=728a785045ce4a53 https://books.apple.com/au/audiobook/friday-barnes-2-under-suspicion/id…

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Episode 8: Surprise babies, body image, and donating milk with Jane Howell 40:37

6M ago40:37

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With her first two babies, Jane Howell barely made it to 12 months of pumping and nursing - both times finding out she was pregnant and having to stop suddenly and use up her freezer stash. On top of that, her weight loss goals also took a hit to her milk supply. But with Baby Girl #3, she was able to continue long past 12 months, nursing at home, …

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'The Time Thor's Hammer Got Stolen' as told by Nanny Piggins 24:07

6M ago24:07

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Nanny Piggins tells the story of what really happened when Thor's hammer got stolen and how her distant relative Bramwell Loki Piggins was involved. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Vegetable War 18:34

6M ago18:34

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When Friday finds Binky in New York, he has got himself in a spot of bother involving two senior citizens and a fight about vegetables. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/…

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'The Origin of Thor's Hammer' as told by Nanny Piggins 26:07

6M ago26:07

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After using a hammer to assist a neighbour in getting into their home, Nanny Piggins tells the children the story of her distant relative from the ancient Norse Mythology days - Loki Piggins and how Thor's hammer came to be made. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or s…

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Episode 7: Twins, tandem feeding, and nutrition with Allegra Gast 1:03:03

6M ago1:03:03

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As a lactation consultant and nutritionist, Allegra Gast of Aloha Nutrition assumed breastfeeding would come naturally and easily. But with her first baby, latching and tongue tie struggles threatened to cut her journey short. She persisted, and once she got in her rhythm, she went on to nurse throughout toddlerhood, even while pregnant with her 2n…

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Odysseus and the Day Trip to Hades 23:43

6M ago23:43

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Odysseus travels across the sea to Hades to find out from a prophet what he must do to get home to Ithaca. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my boo…

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Episode 6: Nursing a preemie after the NICU with Haley Laurence 54:37

7M ago54:37

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The Breastfeeding Diaries host, Haley Laurence, shares her experience having her baby at 32 weeks via c-section and how she exclusively pumped while he was in the NICU for 4 weeks. Despite pump challenges and a low supply, she didn't give up, and, after he got out of the NICU, she went on to transition him to exclusively nursing. She returned to wo…

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Friday Barnes and the case of the Kidnapped Princess 26:37

7M ago26:37

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This is a live recording from The Round Theatre in Melbourne where I launched my new book FRIDAY BARNES 13, IN PLAIN SIGHT. I read the first five chapters to the audience. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link..…

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Part 2 - Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 18:16

7M ago18:16

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Friday gets her Mum out of jail, then is herself sentenced to babysitting duty. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use this link... https://www.cafepress.com.au/shop/raspratt To buy one of my books use this link... https:/…

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Episode 5: Breastfeeding as a physical therapist and mom of teenagers with Miranda Harvey 47:12

7M ago47:12

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When her 2nd baby was 10 months old, Miranda Harvey had to abruptly stop breastfeeding so she could get her thyroid removed due to thyroid cancer. Years went by, and it seemed she would never get another chance to have another baby or breastfeed. But almost 15 years later, she discovered she was pregnant unexpectedly! She was successfully able to b…

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Friday Barnes and the Case of the Dangerous Tablecloth 20:02

7M ago20:02

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This week I read Chapter 10 from 'Friday Barnes 12, Collision Course'. Friday rushes to Switzerland to help her mother who has been arrested, but she ends up getting arrested herself. Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesraspratt If you enjoyed the podcast please like, review and/or subscribe! Support the show For merchandise use…