Best The Science Commons Initiative Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 139: Follicular Lymphoma Series, Pt 4 - Relapsed/Refractory Management (Cellular therapy options)

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This week, we continue talking about relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma, this time focusing on cellular therapy options, namely bispecific agents and CAR T therapy. If you have not done so, we highly recommend listening to part 3 of our follicular lymphoma series. You may also recall that we discussed these agents in our DLBCL series. Be sure …

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Feminine Domination and Power Play with Midori 53:54

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In this episode, DB talks with Midori, a sex eduator and artist who focuses on domination and power play for anyone who identifies as a woman. What does femme domination look like -- and why can it be so intimidating to tap into? Learn to tap into your domme side with tips from Midori on how to get there, and why domming is often so much simpler an…

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A Dawning Mind: Exploring the science of spirituality with Dr James Cooke 1:19:28

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Why are we here? How do we think? What is the nature of life? What are the boundaries between ourselves and the rest of the living web—between ourselves and the rest of the universe across space and through time…and in the timeless, formless place from which everything arises? These are the big, foundational questions of our existence, and how we a…

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Episode 138: Follicular Lymphoma Series, Pt 3 - Relapsed/Refractory Management (non-cellular therapy options)

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This week, we shift our focus to talking about relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma. In this episode, we will specifically discuss treatment options other than cellular therapy, which will be an upcoming episode. If you have not done so, we highly recommend listening to part 1 and part 2 of this follicular lymphoma series so that you can better …

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What is sex after gender affirming surgery like? (Between Us) 22:42

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In this episode, DB talks with her friend Beatrice (aka Triss) about sex after gender affirming surgery. If you think you know what "bottom surgery" means, you might have more to learn than you think! Hear from Triss about her choice to get an orchiectomy, how the surgery and recovery went for her, and the changes she's experienced since -- plus, h…

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Step by Radical Step: The Route to a Flourishing New Economy with Colleen Schneider 1:15:02

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Our western (Trauma Culture) economies run on two falsehoods - we might go so far as to call them lies. The first is that economies have to grow to be 'successful'. The second is that government spending is limited by the tax take. That is, they need to take money in as taxes in order to spend it out into the economy. Both of these are untrue, and …

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Trans Pleasure, Explained: Trans Sex 101 with Jamie Joy 48:27

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In this episode, DB talks with Jamie Joy, a trans sex educator, to talk all things trans sex. Trans listeners, tune in for some fascinating conversations on things like hormones and finding what feels right for you. Cis listeners, there's tips for you too -- not just on how to give pleasure to your trans partner regardless of their anatomy, but how…

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The Crisis and the Call: Journeys through Species-Wide Soul Initiation with Sara McFarland 1:11:21

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As the old system is splitting apart, a few brave souls are already working to hospice this old system, acting as Death Doulas to the Great Dying—as well as helping people to awaken the seeds of a new world within. One of these is our guest this week. Sara McFarland is a Soul Initiation and Wild Mind Mentor and Guide, Artist of Consciousness and a …

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Queering Consent with Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou (from Lez Hang Out) 1:18:42

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Have you ever had an experience that you did not consent to but that was enjoyable, transformational, or even pleasurable? This week Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) hang out with Dr. Avgi Saketopoulou (@⁠avgolis98⁠), queer psychoanalyst and author of ⁠Sexuality Beyond Consent: Risk, Race, Traumatophilia⁠, to discuss queering consent. A…

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Cultivating pleasure during baby-making sex (DB's Download) 19:41

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Why are we not talking more about baby-making sex and how stressful it can be?? I spoke to new moms and experts you'll recognize from Sex Ed with DB to figure out what's going on and how we could be doing it better. DB's Download is a new episode format! Inspired by our newsletter, which ends with a sum up of what I've been reading/watching/etc. ea…

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Dreams as a Way of Life - Becoming a Good Relative with author Hilary Giovale 1:08:41

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Our Trauma Culture has spread across the globe with terrifying speed and ghastly efficiency. But the tide is turning and people of good heart in many nations are beginning to understand that what we need now is a move towards a 21st Century Initiation Culture. The language is often different, but at heart, this is where we need to go. Our guest thi…

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Can weed make sex better? 8:51

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Can weed actually make sex better? And what does the science have to say about it? This week, DB breaks down what the research really says about cannabis, desire, arousal, and orgasms. We’re talking sexy highs, not-so-sexy side effects, and how to use weed to enhance pleasure. Mentioned in this episode: Ketamine, Couples Therapy, and Psychedelic Pl…

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PopShift: Changing the global Narrative on all our screens with Romain Vakilitabar of Pathos Labs 1:18:08

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We are a storied species: Everything we do arises from the stories we tell ourselves and each other about ourselves and each other and our relationship with the web of life. Our current polycrisis: the accelerating annihilation of our cultures and our biosphere arises out of a particular set of stories that tell us we're isolated individuals caught…

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Ketamine, Couples Therapy, and Psychedelic Pleasure with Dr. Genesee Herzberg 57:43

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In this episode, DB sits down with Dr. Genesee Herzberg to talk about ketamine, couples therapy, and psychedelic pleasure. They get into common myths, what actually happens in a session, how ketamine can help couples break old patterns, and why novelty can reignite connection and desire. Plus: how touch and consent can be part of healing. Guest Det…

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Co-Evolving Humanity: Outgrowing Modernity with Vanessa and Giovanna Andreotti - and Tim Logan 1:52:37

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In this week's podcast I was honoured to join a four-way conversation between Giovanna and Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti and Tim Logan of Future Learning Design Podcast, to celebrate the publication of Vanessa's new book, Outgrowing Modernity. Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti is author of Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity's Wrongs and the Implicati…

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317: Time, Purpose & Performance: Redefining Success in Aesthetics with Sherri Ponisi from Timely 48:08

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Time. Purpose. Performance. In an industry that never stops moving, how do we slow down enough to lead with clarity, work with intention, and build success that actually feels sustainable? In this episode of the ABIC Podcast, we’re exploring how aesthetic professionals can reclaim their time, redefine what success really means, and lead from a plac…

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What do I need to know about my hormones? 14:31

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What’s the deal with hormones, anyway? DB breaks down how they impact your sex life, mood, energy, and overall health. Learn what’s normal, what’s not, and how to better understand what your body’s telling you. Mentioned in this episode: Rediscovering Desire: Sex, Hormones, and Libido through Middle Age and Beyond with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt ABOUT …

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From Darkness to Radiance: Lights On Learning with Julia Black 1:20:09

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In the midst of the Great Transformation, one of the most exciting changes taking place is in our capacity to find what makes our hearts sing - to find our flow, to find what it is that we can do best, that we can do with all our hearts and souls—that leaves us radiant; that lets us lead with our Heart Minds, letting our Head Minds relax into servi…

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316: Beauty with Intention: Transforming Clinics Through Purpose-Led Practice with Renée Altakrity from SQT Bio-Microneedling Australia 36:51

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In a results-driven industry, what happens when we pause and ask: why are we really doing this? In this episode of the ABIC podcast, Stefanie Milla is joined by Renée Altakrity distributor and educator behind SQT Spongilla Therapy, to explore how a purpose-led approach can create powerful transformation, not only for clients, but for teams, busines…

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Rediscovering Desire: Sex, Hormones, and Libido through Middle Age and Beyond with Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt 57:29

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Sex gets better with age...if we let it! In this episode, DB sits down with her mom, badass OBGYN Dr. Rebecca Levy-Gantt, to talk all about sex and aging, They get into responsive desire, menopause, hormones, vaginal estrogen (gamechanger!), and why more women than ever are asking for what they want in the bedroom. Plus: how to talk to your doctor …

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Otterly Amazing! Common Sense Farming can feed us all with Charlie Bennett 1:23:47

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“In a world where our wildlife is becoming extinct at a frightening rate, we are setting up an oasis where animals, wild flowers and even ancient fungi can thrive.” Charlie Bennett writing of Middleton North Farm. It's clear to most of us that the existing food and farming system is unsustainable. What's less clear is what to do about it, particula…

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How can I have multiple orgasms? 14:34

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Can you really come again… and again… and again? Hell yes you can! DB is here to break down the science of multiple orgasms and what actually helps make it happen (hint: it’s not just willpower). Mentioned in this ep: The Orgasm Gap with Laurie Mintz Three Secrets to a Thriving Sex Life with Dr. Emily Nagoski Toy recs to get you there again and aga…

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Be like Water: Becoming Nature Again with the River Dôn Project and Jonny Douglas 1:29:30

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Water is our lifeblood and Clean Water (along with Clean Air and Clean Soil) is one of our core Three Asks, the non-negotiable baselines that underpin a flourishing future for people and life on our planet. Getting there, means everyone beginning to care at a bone-deep level, way beneath our conscious minds and having a sense of how we might get th…

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315: The Most Crucial Step in Skincare with Brittany Dailey from Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics for Professional Beauty Solutions 45:31

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Can makeup actually support skin health ? Many professionals still view skincare and makeup as separate — but when it comes to skin health, especially in a clinical setting, the right mineral makeup can be a powerful extension of the skincare journey, enhancing post-treatment results, protecting compromised skin, and building client trust. In this …

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20 Types of Orgasms with Goody Howard 1:01:41

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DB sits down with sexologist and educator Goody Howard, MSW, MPH to shake up everything you thought you knew about orgasms. From 20+ ways to come (yes, 20!) to the cultural myths that shut us down, they’re talking about how to reconnect with your body, tune into sensuality outside the bedroom, and try to achieve at least one of the 20 different org…

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People's Charter for People Power - with Katy Rubin and Oli Whittington of Our House 1:18:13

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We know that our 'democracy' is, in fact, a kleptocracy that is not fit for purpose IF that purpose is the continuation of complex life on earth. The sociopaths who have stolen control show no signs of shifting to something that works, so it's way past time that ordinary people across all walks of life embraced the tools of participatory democracy …

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What do I do if my partner and I have mismatched libidos? 13:48

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Coping with mismatched libidos in your partnership? You are sooo not alone! DB breaks down why desire isn’t just a switch you can flip, how stress and hormones play a role, and offers some evidence-based advice about what to do when you and your partner aren’t in sync. Mentioned in this episode: Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller ABO…

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Dancing the Path of the Inner Warrior with Diarmuid Lyng of Wild Irish Retreats 1:24:44

2M ago1:24:44

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We're on the edge of a cliff and the way out is through - through the obfuscations and extractive values and downright lies of predatory capitalism. Through to authenticity, and integrity and finding language for how we can be who we really are, what our souls yearn to be. And that language is not always English. This week's guest, Diarmuid Lyng, s…

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Initiating Sex with Confidence with Whitni Miller 46:35

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Initiating sex can feel vulnerable, awkward, or even downright scary—especially if you were socialized to anticipate everyone else's needs before your own. This week, DB is joined by the one and only Whitni Miller (aka BDE Moves), queer couples intimacy coach, to break down what gets in the way, how to build confidence, and why getting turned down …

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Still In the Eye of the Storm: Finding Calm and Stable Roots with Dan McTiernan of Being EarthBound 1:20:10

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Our priority now is to find -and then embody - a sense of grounded stability, a sense of safety, a sense of embodied connection to the Web of Life... This is the single most important thing we can be doing to create a world we'd want to leave behind, and this week's guest, Dan McTiernan, is one of those who is leading courses, trainings and embodie…

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Episode 137: Follicular Lymphoma Series, Pt 2. - Front-line Management

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This week, we continue our conversation on follicular lymphoma, this time focusing on front line therapy. We discuss how we approach localized and diffuse disease and the data behind why we do what we do. Episode contents: - What is the front-line approach to management for localized follicular lymphoma? - What about diffuse disease in a patient wh…

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How do I talk to my partner about using sex toys together? 14:33

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DB breaks down how to talk to your partner about bringing sex toys into the bedroom to get more pleasure. She shares stats on who’s using sex toys, why queer couples are ahead of the game, and easy ways to start the convo with your partner. Plus: top sex toy recs and a playful challenge to try at home. Studies mentioned in this episode: Do Sex Toys…

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Sit with the River, Breathe Sacred Smoke, Love with the World: Building a Bioregional world with Joe Brewer 1:21:01

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How can Bioregionalism supplant the nation state as the natural unit of civilisation? Joe Brewer is living, breathing and teaching the ways we can work together with each other and the natural flows of water and life. We know that the current paradigm is breaking apart in real time, but how do we become the light that shines through the cracks? How…

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314: Scaling Success: How to build a thriving Aesthetic Business with Emily Turner from Soul Skin & Laser for The Global Beauty Group 43:25

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Launching and growing a successful aesthetic business requires smart decision-making, strategic investments, and a deep understanding of what clients truly want. In this episode, we sit down with Emily Turner from Soul Skin, who has achieved remarkable success with her new business. She shares the key decisions that shaped her treatment menu, how s…

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Solstice Meditation 2025 - Sun Stands Still - by Manda Scott 22:42

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Here is a meditation for the Solstice – the moment when the sun stands still. It is suitable for Summer and Winter solstice. You don't have to do this at the exact moment of stillness: it’s the connection that counts, the marking of the turning point from days lengthening to shortening (or vice versa if you’re in the southern hemisphere). This is a…

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Thoughts from the Solstice Edge: Turning the Page on a Dying System with Manda Scott 27:00

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As we head into the solstice- that moment when the sun stands still—whether you're in the northern hemisphere where we have the longest day, or the southern, where it's the longest night—this solstice feels like a moment of transformation. The world is turning over, turning a page. The old system is visibly—palpably—breaking apart. A new system wil…

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1,000 people masturbated for science with Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons 47:40

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Season 12 is all about PLEASURE and we're kicking things off with a juicy one! This week, DB is joined by Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons—licensed psychologist, sex researcher, and pleasure activist—to talk about what happened when 1,000 people masturbate for science! The Magic Wand Wellness Study is the first study of its kind to look at how daily mast…

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Falling in Love with the Future - with author, musician, podcaster and futurenaut, Rob Hopkins 1:18:42

3M ago1:18:42

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Our guest this week, Rob Hopkins, is a towering figure in the world of regenerative change. Co-founder of Transition Network and of Transition Town Totnes, he is host of the podcast 'From What if to What Next', stars in the groundbreaking French film 'Demain', speaks at TED Global and TEDx events and most recently, has created a collaborative music…

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What Are the On-The-Ground Impacts of the Cuts to Foreign Assistance? (from rePROs Fight Back) 30:23

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Within hours of the new administration’s return-to-office, disorder took over. A foreign aid freeze, a stop-work order, and the dismantling of key foreign aid institutions commenced almost immediately. Gayatri Patel, Senior Fellow with rePROs Fight Back, sits down to talk with us about glimmers of hope for protecting this foreign assistance funding…

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ReWilding our Water: From Rain to River to Sewer and back with Tim Smedley, author of The Last Drop 1:34:05

3M ago1:34:05

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If you listen to this podcast for any length of time, you'll know that I believe the way forward is predicated on our finding shared values—I'd go for integrity, compassion, courage and generosity of spirit as the baselines—and then a suite of clear asks in the outer world and needs in the inner world. In logistical terms, at an absolute baseline, …

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313: "We Tell Your Story” with Stephanie McLean from Spa + Clinic Magazine 53:48

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Welcome to “We Tell Your Story”—a podcast episode dedicated to the power of storytelling as a tool to build trust, shape perception, and create emotional connection in the professional beauty and aesthetics space. Today’s guest, Stephanie McLean, the Editor of Spa + Clinic magazine, is not just a journalist—she is a curator of transformation. Throu…

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Death Cramps: Is This Normal? (from CRAMPED) 43:04

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One nerd’s quest to find out why we know next to nothing about period pain. Tired of suffering from "death cramps" with no diagnosis for 20 years, Kate Downey has to look for her own answers. What she finds will change how you think about your own body and the medical system. Because having a microphone gets you more answers than having a uterus. h…

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Sex Ed with DB Season 12 is here: ALL ABOUT PLEASURE! 1:06

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Ready to have better sex? Start here. This season on Sex Ed with DB, we’re diving into what your high school health class definitely didn’t teach you: how to get more pleasure. Whether you’re trying to orgasm with a partner, explore your kinks, or just feel more confident in your body—this is the season for you. Hit play to hear what we’re covering…

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This is how we build the future: Teaching Regenerative Economics at all levels with Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann 1:20:48

4M ago1:20:48

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How do we let go of the sense of scarcity, separation and powerlessness that defines the ways we live, care and do business together? How can we best equip our young people for the world that is coming - which is so, so different from the future we grew up believing was possible? This week's guest, Jennifer Brandsberg-Engelmann is an educator, rege…

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Brilliant Minds: BONUS podcast with Kate Raworth, Indy Johar & James Lock at the Festival of Debate 1:53:10

4M ago1:53:10

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We are honoured to bring to Accidental Gods, a recording of three of our generation's leading thinkers in conversation at the Festival of Debate in Sheffield, hosted by Opus. This is an unflinching conversation, but it's absolutely at the cutting edge of imagineering: this lays out where we're at and what we need to do, but it also gives us roadmap…

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What 25 Rom-Coms Taught Me About Sex, Love, and Relationships: Rom-Com Vom Recap 11:48

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That’s a wrap on Rom-Com Vom! We made it through a whole season of dissecting the cringiest lessons the rom-coms that raised us tried to teach. In this final episode, DB reflects on what she’s learned through making the show—and what these movies still reveal about love, culture, and ourselves. CONNECT WITH US Instagram: @sexedwithdbpodcast TikTok:…

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No Strings Attached with Kate Helen Downey: Rom-Com Vom 50:27

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It’s the final Rom-Com Vom—and we’re going out with a true vom. DB is joined by the brilliant Kate from CRAMPED to dissect No Strings Attached, a film so bafflingly bad it makes you double-check that yes, it really did come out in 2011. They unpack the film’s deeply weird messages about women, work, and love, from its rare-but-still-weird period sc…

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Farm as Church, Land as Lover: Community. farming and food with Abel Pearson of Glasbren 1:16:50

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We all know the future rests upon us building heart-grounded, spirit-led communities that link humanity to the Web of Life. We know that the key to this is building reciprocal relationships with our food and the land from which it comes. Doing this is…harder. So this week, we're speaking with Abel Pearson of Glasbren. Abel is a friend of the podcas…

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DB's TV Review: Dying For Sex (DB's Download) 15:03

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In this week’s bonus ep: DB reviews Dying for Sex, a show about what happens when a terminal diagnosis blows your whole life open, and catalyzes a chaotic late-stage sexual awakening. She breaks down what the show gets right about trauma and autonomy, and how it captures the weird and tender reality of female friendship. Mentioned in this episode: …

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13 Going on 30 with Paul Caiola: Rom-Com Vom 45:41

4M ago45:41

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This week, we are thrilled (wink wink) to review 13 Going on 30! DB and Paul talk about the ethics of age-gap romance when time travel is involved, and why 2000s films were so obsessed with pitting women against each other. Plus: dollhouses, dream jobs, and whether Matty is actually too good for Jenna. GUEST DETAILS Since 2019, Paul has been one-ha…