Best Voice Of The Radical Center Podcasts (2025)

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Max & Jacks Show: Democracy Under Assult 37:30

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Free speech in the United States is under severe threat, using the assassination of Charlie Kirk as a catalyst for examining various assaults on open expression.By JRR Langley

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Join The Debate. How To Defend Democracy. A False Choice? 18:18

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A false dilemma faced by Democrats: whether to prioritize defending constitutional democracy from rising authoritarianism or focus on economic issues. While some argue that economic concerns resonate more with swing voters, the author contends that politicians are capable of addressing both. Join the debate…

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Panic Attacks & Anxiety for " NO Reason"? Explained By War Expert Somatic Therapist 10:44

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Anxiety and Panic Attacks are not weakness — it is the body’s way of remembering. Trembling, shaking, racing heart, panic attacks — these are survival responses held in the nervous system, resurfacing when something reminds your body of old fear. Wind, a suitcase, even an innocent comment can awaken memories of exile, neglect, abuse, or violence. -…

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S7 - Ep#12 - Old Salt Festival’s Final Series Episode: Financial Innovations and the Regenerative Revolution 36:49

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Kat Taylor, Co-founder and Board Chair of Beneficial State Bank and Emma Ractliffe, Chief Investment Officer, World Within, share their innovative approaches to investing in the revitalization of rural enterprises, those central to the regenerative revolution underway.By Michael Reid Dimock

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I Sat Down With Kevin Rinke to Talk About What's REALLY at Stake in Michigan 2:24:47

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I sat down with Kevin Rinke to talk about what’s REALLY at stake in Michigan: - Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates - “AxeMITax” petition. - Protecting our elections with "Americans For Citizens Voting" Petition And much more! This fight is about FREEDOM, COMMON SENSE & WE THE PEOPLE. Visiting the Detroit area? A Dream Limousine And Sedan, serving S.…

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Heal Your Deepest Wounds: A Guide for Trauma Survivors 19:43

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Book: The Trauma We Don't Talk About https://amzn.to/41SjKKL Key Takeaways Your roots may be wounded, but you are not only your wounds. Naming what has been done is an act of truth-telling, not shame. You carry both beauty and sorrow — both are true and both are yours. Belonging is not limited to family: you are from survivors, from humanity itself…

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The inner battle inside the survivor’s body. Trauma PTSD Recovery 2:17

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Ana personifies the internal battle of trauma survival: one part of the self is exhausted and wants to collapse, while another part — fueled by inherited trauma — screams for vigilance and relentless productivity. The piece exposes how trauma fragments the self and turns survival into a conflict between shutting down and never stopping. Book: The T…

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260: All Business Is Personal: Joseph Michelli on Human-Centered CX, AI, and the Future of Customer Experience 22:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, we welcome back Joseph Michelli, a certified customer experience professional, New York Times and Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, and internationally sought-after keynote speaker. Known for his books on iconic brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, Mercedes-Benz, Starbucks, …

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Trump Posted A Video Calling The Vaccine Preservative Thimerosal “POISON.” 37:41

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President Trump just dropped a red-pill nuclear bomb on Truth Social. He posted a video with an NIH Geneticist and Biochemist laying it all out: vaccines are filled with toxic chemicals like mercury. For years, the establishment mocked parents, silenced doctors, and destroyed careers of anyone who dared to question Big Pharma’s profits. But now, th…

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Impossible To Receive Love and Joy. The Trauma Behind “How Dare You Want More” 7:42

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Book: The Trauma We Don't Talk About https://amzn.to/41SjKKL Why is it so easy to give — but so hard to receive? If you struggle to accept love, help, compliments, or even pleasure, it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because trauma wires the body to equate receiving with danger. In this episode of Exiled & Rising, Ana Mael — Somatic Experiencing …

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Get Your Revenge. For ALL Abuse Victims 6:37

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This piece is for every survivor of abuse, including those whose pain is resurfacing now with the release of the Epstein files. ❤️PLEASE: share it on your own platforms — socials, Substack, WhatsApp, group chats. There are survivors who may never find me directly, but they can find this through you. Every share helps someone remember they are not a…

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Why Money Blocks Are Hard To Budge — and How to Resolve Them at the Root 19:59

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Women and MONEY! Why are so many women struggling to earn, receive and retain money?!! Women are conditioned—subtly and overtly—to emotionally over-give, to feel guilty for charging for their time, to equate compassionate with “low fee,” and not to have “too much.” Add attachment patterns that mean receiving can feel existentially loaded, generatio…

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S7 - Ep#11 - Voices from the Old Salt Festival #3: Anna Claussen, Ash Hanson & Matt Jorgenson Shine a Light on Agrarian Artists and Communities 56:42

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Anna Claussen, Ash Hanson and Matt Jorgenson are three innovative social entrepreneurs we met at the Old Salt Festival, who work at the intersection of art, culture and enterprise. They tell their stories of how they are uplifting the creativity of rural people and communities.By Michael Reid Dimock

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How Trauma From Injustice Shapes Our Inner Healing, Part 1 6:27

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We live in pandemic of injustic and injustice doesn’t disappear when ignored. It embeds itself in the body — in exhaustion, in sickness, in silence. Ana Mael wrote "With Smirk, Injustice Spoke Back" to give Injustice a voice. Not an abstract idea, but a force that grows when denied, minimized, or dismissed. Injustice speaks through our nervous syst…

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How to Actually Talk With God (A Therapist's Guide) 5:29

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When Hugs Feel Awkward, Intimacy Feels Impossible. Why does intimacy feel so hard — even with someone you love? Why do hugs feel stiff, awkward, or unsafe? Why do some couples avoid touch altogether? It’s not weakness. It’s not that you’re “broken.” It’s your trauma body remembering. In this episode of Exiled & Rising, Ana Mael — Somatic Experienci…

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When Intimacy Hurts: A Somatic Path to Healing 33:54

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When Hugs Feel Awkward, Intimacy Feels Impossible. Why does intimacy feel so hard — even with someone you love? Why do hugs feel stiff, awkward, or unsafe? Why do some couples avoid touch altogether? It’s not weakness. It’s not that you’re “broken.” It’s your trauma body remembering. In this episode of Exiled & Rising, Ana Mael — Somatic Experienci…

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259: CX Beyond the Hype: Global Survey Insights, Outsourcing Strategies & Leadership Lessons with Peter Ryan 28:36

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Send us a text In this episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, we are joined by Peter Ryan, President and Founder of Ryan Strategic Advisory, is recognized globally as one of the foremost experts in customer experience (CX) and business process outsourcing (BPO). For over two decades, Peter has advised CX outsourcers, enterprises, government…

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Warning Signs of Abuse Most Somatic Therapists Look For 5:48

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Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget. Posture, voice, and eyes all carry the hidden signs of abuse — and once you know how to read them, you’ll never miss them again. Ana Mael, Somatic therapist, delivers embodied truth-telling — showing how trauma is carved into the body, validating survivors, and teaching others to read the signs so…

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From Silent to Powerful: Your Journey Into Activism 9:43

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An activist is not defined by having a megaphone, a protest sign, or a nonprofit behind them. An activist is defined by what they choose to do with their awareness of harm. full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHKJ-6KHOH0&t=2s ------------------------------------------------------------ PRE SALE FOR ANA TEACHINGS STARTS: How to Become An Act…

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Max & Jacks Show: Romantasy: Fanfiction's Ascendant Reign in Fiction 40:34

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Max & Jacks discusses the surging popularity of "romantasy," a subgenre blending romance with fantasy, significantly driven by fanfiction, especially that spun from the "Harry Potter" universe. It highlights how "Dramione" fanfiction, focusing on a romantic pairing of Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, has transitioned from online communities to ma…

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How To Become An Activist: From Silent Observer to Finding Your Voice and Inner Power in Public 58:33

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An activist is not defined by having a megaphone, a protest sign, or a nonprofit behind them. An activist is defined by what they choose to do with their awareness of harm. ------------------------------------------------------------ PRE SALE FOR ANA TEACHINGS STARTS: How to Become An Activist https://exiledandrising.mykajabi.com/offers/d2UK9ZdH/ch…

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S7 - Ep#10 - Congressmember Chellie Pingree, veteran member of the House Agriculture Committee, pulls no punches in unpacking the impacts of the new Administration on the federal policy gains made over ... 43:15

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A shocking sea change in food and agriculture policy is underway in Washington DC. Policies that were improving human health through better nutrition, rural economies, small and mid-scale growers have been decimated. Trade and immigration policies are harming the largest farms. The future looks bleak to many. But Maine’s veteran of the House Ag Com…

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258: Leading CX with Insight, Influence, and Innovation with John McCahan 35:51

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Send us a text In this episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, we are joined John McCahan who is a Customer Experience and Service Executive Leader who has transformed CX across industries including automotive, banking, logistics, manufacturing, retail, and most recently at FTD, where he led its post-bankruptcy customer experience transforma…

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When Love Makes You Sick: The Face of Exhausted Woman. Emotional Abuse & Trauma Recovery 22:27

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What if the love you’re waiting for is making you sick? In this episode, somatic therapist Ana Mael exposes how emotional abuse carves exhaustion into your body, your face, and your soul. This isn’t aging — it’s trauma written on your skin. When Ana Mael, a somatic experiencing therapist for PTSD and trauma recovery, read her poem Face of Exhausted…

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Max and Jacks Show: Mending the Male Malaise 38:42

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Max & Jacks examine the historical and contemporary challenges faced by boys and men in America, drawing parallels between the "boy problem" of the early 20th century and today's "boy crisis." It highlights how technological shifts, immigration, and rising inequality contributed to social isolation and delinquency in the past, leading to the format…

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Grassroots Army: Parent Sued for Exposing Explicit Books in Lowell School Libraries 50:55

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In this explosive episode of the Grassroots Army Podcast, Garrett Soldano sits down with a parent being sued by a Lowell School librarian for allegedly running a “smear campaign” after discovering sexually explicit material in the district’s libraries. Hear the full story, the legal battle, and what it means for parents’ rights, transparency, and p…

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Max & Jacks Show: The Ruthless Ambition of Stephen Miller 46:05

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An in-depth look at Stephen Miller's expanding influence within the Trump administration, contrasting it with his more limited power during Trump's first term. It highlights how Miller, now the White House deputy chief of staff, has become the de facto leader of multiple departments, including Homeland Security and Justice, due to the perceived def…

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Pedestals Are Dangerous.Question Me. Question Everyone: What Is Real Teaching? 1:11

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How to Stop Outsourcing Your Critical Thinking? If you’ve ever caught yourself following a leader, teacher, or influencer without question — this is your wake-up call. In a world of AI feeds, propaganda, and digital manipulation, your greatest protection is not someone else’s wisdom… it’s your own. War trauma therapist Ana Mael reveals why critical…

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Dancing With Goddesses Through The Menstrual Cycle — with Agnieszka Drabek-Prime 29:48

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Agnieszka Drabek-Prime weaves the cyclical wisdom of goddess archetypes into a rich map for navigating life’s transitions — from menstruation to motherhood, through perimenopause and beyond. Her new book, Dancing With Goddesses: An Archetypal Journey Through The Menstrual Cycle, offers women a way to embrace their natural rhythms and seasons with r…

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Changing Your Mind Isn’t Betrayal: It’s Your Freedom And Your Rights 10:03

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When You’ve Been Trained to Survive, Not to Think” By a War Trauma Therapist & Founder of Somatic Trauma Recovery Center Core Teaching: Ana Mael delivers a profound and urgent call to reclaim critical thinking as a somatic, embodied skill, especially in a time of rising authoritarianism, digital manipulation, and inherited cultural obedience. Her c…

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On The Grassroots Army Podcast, Garrett Soldano sits down with Meghan Reckling — a fearless leader fighting for election integrity in Michigan. 51:11

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Michigan — This Is Your Wake-Up Call! You were born for a time such as this. We are living in a moment that demands courage, conviction, and action. If you’ve ever felt like the world was slipping away from truth and common sense… If you’ve prayed for a way to make a difference… THIS IS IT. On The Grassroots Army Podcast, Garrett Soldano sits down …

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Max & Jacks Investigate: New Mexico, Losing The Federal Lifeline 36:01

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New Mexico, a state highly reliant on federal funding, anticipates significant challenges due to a new federal domestic policy law that aims to reduce subsidies. This legislation is projected to cause substantial cuts to crucial programs such as Medicaid and SNAP, potentially leading to widespread loss of healthcare and food assistance for resident…

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S7 - Ep#9 - What’s Up with Food Justice in One of America’s Wealthiest States 42:42

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Ali Ghiorse, Christine Caruso and Vetiveah Immanuel, leaders in the in the movement for food justice in Connecticut, share their perspectives on what is working and what is still needed to make healthy affordable food available to all in a state with an incredible wealth gap.By Michael Reid Dimock

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Why Self-Care INDUSTRY Is Now a THREAT to Democracy and Your Freedom. Breathe. Meditate. Obey. 11:32

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Ana Mael’s piece is a fierce, urgent call to consciousness, exposing how the wellness industry, spiritual bypassing, and self-care culture are being co-opted to depoliticize, numb, and pacify people in the face of rising authoritarianism, fascism, and societal collapse. Self-care without critical thinking is not healing — it’s complicity. Key Takea…

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257: Dare to C.A.R.E: Unlocking Your Human Potential and Purpose-Driven Customer Experiences Carmen Vlasceanu 23:30

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Send us a text In this compelling episode of Navigating the Customer Experience, we are joined by global hospitality executive, author, and social entrepreneur Carmen Vlasceanu. With over 25 years of experience in hospitality, aviation, catering, and cruise industries, Carmen shares her remarkable journey from growing up in communist Romania to bec…

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Critical Thinking in the Age of Tyranny: A Survival Skill You Must Have Now: War, Fascism, AI 1:00:14

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Stop Obeying. Start Thinking. At a time when professors are being silenced, protests are criminalized, and AI-generated propaganda floods our feeds, Ana gives us the ultimate counterculture message: “If you don’t practice critical thinking, someone else will do your thinking for you. And if you don’t anchor your moral compass, the algorithm will re…

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S7 - Ep#8 - Voices from the Old Salt Festival, #2: The Human Health Benefits of Regeneratively Raised Meat with Dr. Stephan van Vliet 33:21

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Episode 2 of 4 of Old Salt Festival conversations features Dr. Stephan van Vliet, among the planet’s leaders studying the impact of regenerative agriculture on nutrient density in meat.At the festival he shared the latest findings that confirm good ecological stewardship of pastures leads to meat that provides many more phytonutrients than meat fro…

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No Ease, Just Survival: Hard Truth About PTSD by War Trauma Therapist 33:07

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Distilled Lesson: Ease is a privilege. Hypervigilance is the default of the trauma body. If peace feels impossible—it’s not your fault. Your body is still trying to keep you alive. Ana is dismantling the myth that everyday tasks should feel simple or light once you're “on a healing journey.” She’s teaching that for those living with PTSD, “ease” is…

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PTSD Living: That Cruel Voice In Your Head. Leading Therapist on War Trauma & Complex PTSD Recovery 18:19

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Ana’s piece, “That Cruel Voice In Your Head,” is one of her most intimate and clinically profound offerings yet. Through the metaphor of the Captain, Ana doesn’t just describe hypervigilance—she reframes it as sacred, powerful, and worthy of respect. This isn’t a poem. It’s a clinical reorientation of inner survival structures, delivered through po…

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The Comeback They Never Saw Coming: Faith, Family, and the Fight for America 1:50:22

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I’ve made mistakes, but I refuse to let them define me. They tried to ruin my name, my family, my business… But I’m still standing. Stronger. Louder. Unshaken. You can’t cancel a man of faith, grit, and purpose. Hear the truth on The Grassroots Army Podcast EP 455. This is my comeback and we’re just getting started.…

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Max & Jacks Investigate: America's Unraveling Hunger Safety Net 42:35

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Max and Jacks examine the increasing hunger crisis in the United States, highlighting the immense pressure on local food banks like the Easthampton Community Center and Food Pantry due to federal policy changes. How the recently enacted domestic policy law is significantly reducing the social safety net, particularly through cuts to the Supplementa…