A thoroughly human, often funny, glimpse into the lives and stories of successful writers. How they got there, what they've learned, and what you need to succeed.
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Writing For Teens Podcasts
Best friends Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton survived their chaotic teenage years together. Now they're back in the trenches with five teens between them - but armed with laughs, survival tactics and the kind of wisdom that only comes from being former rule-breakers themselves. Each week they’ll reminisce and commiserate as they attempt to make sense of the often mind-boggling behaviour of modern teens…because the best teen advice comes from those who know every trick in the book. Mum, dads, car ...
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This podcast discusses writing life, reviews books, and interviews authors and industry professionals.
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Three stories to expand your worldview, delivered daily. Matt Galloway cuts through a sea of choice to bring you stories that transcend the news cycle. Conversations with big thinkers, household names, and people living the news. An antidote to algorithms that cater to what you already know — and a meeting place for diverse perspectives. In its 20 years, the Current has become a go-to place for stories that shape and entertain us. Released daily, Monday to Friday. The Current is produced in ...
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Unlocked is a daily teen devotional, centered on God’s Word. Each day’s devotion—whether fiction, poetry, or essay—asks the question: How does Jesus and what He did affect today’s topic? With daily devotions read by our hosts, Natalie and Dylan, and questions designed to encourage discussion and a deeper walk with Christ, Unlocked invites teens to both engage with the Bible and to write and submit their own devotional pieces.
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Join author Megan O’Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You’re invited to step into the real-time writing process as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer. No second drafts allowed. No untwisting love triangles. No bringing characters back to life. meganorussell.substack.com
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Express Yourself! is an entertaining adolescent fusion program where passion, productivity, and possibility populate the airwaves. Produced by Starstyle Productions, LLC as an international outreach program of Be the Star You Are! charity, the radio program, Express Yourself! is a show for, by, and about teens. Hosted by teens and teenage field reporters from around the country, Express Yourself! is THE destination for teens to be heard. Within the walls of the young adult community, listene ...
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VOX ATL is Atlanta's place for uncensored, teen-generated content and self-expression. Teens living in Metro Atlanta join VOX ATL to express their views and tell their stories via writing, video and audio. Here, you will hear podcasts produced by Atlanta teens on range of topics ranging from politics to entertainment and more. For more, visit us at VOXATL.org
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Ready to take a deep dive into the craft and business of nonfiction kidlit? In Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations, Kirsten W. Larson, author of ”Reimagining Your Nonfiction Picture Book,” chats with creators of nonfiction new releases about the craft and business of writing nonfiction for children and teens.
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For Christians new to writing novels for kids and teens. Creative writing tips, encouragement and inspiration from Janet Wilson, writer, speaker, and publisher of Christian fiction for young people. Get ready to take your writing to the next level! You can do it - all you need is a bit of help. Don't miss out!
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Grab your fav pen ladies, because it’s time to write the story of how your life goes! The Write Your Own Story podcast is here to encourage women to live the life they dream about by sitting with women business owners, game changers, community leaders and friends in the most honest, no perfect allowed, just girls gabbin way, about all things life and womanhood. Stories are rooted in meaning, connection, and understanding and so often are the clues for our future selves. It’s so important for ...
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At Popular Science, we report and write dozens of science and tech stories every week. And while a lot of the fun facts we stumble across make it into our articles, there are lots of other weird facts that we just keep around the office. So we figured, why not share those with you? Welcome to The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcY ...
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We are a multi-site church, meeting in many locations around Johannesburg. Our vision is to see lives, communities and society transformed through discipleship in the Word, the presence and the power of God. We are a diverse group of people who have chosen to be together as a testimony to what God is building in South Africa. God’s presence is our priority and we are passionate about discipling people into a personal relationship with Christ. We teach how to live life His way, write and sing ...
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From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...
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Widow Michelle and widower Mark share their insights, stories, and how they survive being widowed with young children and teens.
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The Bleeders is a podcast (and support group!) about book writing and publishing. Transparent conversations with authors, agents, and people in the publishing industry about how to write and sell books. The title is a nod to the famous (potentially misattributed) Hemingway quote: “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Sign up for The Bleeders companion Substack! https://thebleeders.substack.com/welcome
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Slasher’s Paradise is a place for every type of horror movie fan, whether you’re a diehard that knows every line from the classics or a newbie that can’t place a famous monster to the right film. Hosted by Danny and Lance, Slasher’s Paradise is a horror film podcast that cuts into the heart of every film for its filmmaking, acting, writing, gore choices and delivery. With hilarious takes on every element and a laid back approach, you are certain to have a good time reminiscing about your fav ...
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Ever wish you had someone who could hold your hand through this homeschool journey and help you know what’s important and what might trip you up? That’s what this podcast aims to do, especially as it pertains to preparing middle/high school kids to be successful writers. Because teaching teens to write can be tricky. What exactly are you supposed to teach? And how are you supposed to teach it? What if your child hates to write? What if you hate to write!? These are some of the challenges we’ ...
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Connect Method Parenting I Conscious Parenting, Positive Parenting, Gentle Parenting, Connective Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Slow Parenting, Parenting Teens, Single Parenting, Joyful Parenting, Positive ...
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Parenting advice on-the-go, with fun episodes that will make you laugh, cry, and feel better armed to be the parent you want to be! No punishments, rewards, or ultimatums required. (they’re actually discouraged). Join your host Andee Martineau, founder of the breakthrough parenting framework Connect Method Parenting, as she helps parents discover why their kids don’t listen and shows them the step-by-step process of regaining influence and building relationships that will last a lifetime!
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A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach Sharon Skinner. Talking about the craft of writing children‘s books. A NOTE TO OUR LISTENERS: Christy Yaros, co-founder of the Coaching KidLit podcast, has stepped away to focus her time and energy on other exciting opportunities. I’m deeply grateful for the insight, heart, and dedication she brought to building this podcast and supporting the KidLit community. As we move forward, I’ll be co ...
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Rights and Remedies is your go-to podcast for survivors, advocates, and those wanting to explore the legal and human dimensions of sexual abuse, cyber abuse, domestic violence, and child welfare. Each episode unpacks the complexities of these issues, examines the civil rights challenges affecting vulnerable populations, and highlights the innovative approaches to making a difference. Tune in for expert insights, powerful stories, and a roadmap to healing and justice. Disclaimer: The views an ...
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Join Carl and CJ Alleyne as they embark on their journey interview entrepreneurs about their experiences with expressing their brands.
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Trish O'Dwyer primarily solo hosts an informal, 20-30 minutes, once monthly podcast for parents of autistic and/or neurodiverse children (all ages), their families and friends plus anyone wanting to understand what it's really like and how to support. The aim is for listeners to be able to take a breather, listen to someone they connect with, who knows what they are living and to feel validated and less isolated. I hope you laugh, you may cry, you may even gain some valuable real-life inform ...
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The Homeschooling with Technology Podcast is a weekly show, hosted by Meryl van der Merwe, where she shares ideas on how to use technology to be more productive as a homeschool parent and on how to use technology to make lessons more engaging. In addition, she covers techie skills your children need to learn and how to easily incorporate them into your homeschooling. Meryl homeschooled her 4 children after working as a computer programmer for many years. She uses technology whenever she can ...
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Each week, freelance writer and lifelong bookworm Alli Hoff Kosik will challenge a guest to reread a literary throwback or to experience for the first time ever a book they may have missed as a kid. After that, they'll be asked to spill all the feels and all the opinions about that book on the air for your podcast-listening pleasure. Every Tuesday, you can find us breaking down an old school read from our tween and teen days on a new episode of the show. We'll cover everything from The Baby- ...
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Anything and everything about writing, the World Through Words is your one stop podcast to learn how and why you should be writing. With Host Julia Sommerfield, topics range from the art of storytelling to the contrast and similarities between analytical reading and writing.
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The Author Your Brand show takes a deep dive into becoming a best selling author, sometimes without writing a word. The host, Doug Crowe, interviews CEO’s of multi-million dollar firms, successful entrepreneurs, and “slightly” famous people. Guests include the former CMO of Starbucks Asia, the Inventor of GPS (who sold the company he founded for $6.6 Billion) & NYT bestselling authors. This daily LIVE show uncovers the mindset of these visionaries & their success tips.
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T’AaniTeenTalks is a podcasts for teen girls just like me, being a seventeen year old girl in this age and time can get very lonely soo I’m here to talk to you about basically everything. I’ve been writing in a diary since age 8 and I find it very helpful but I’d like to connect with others just like me sometimes ❤️ so I decided to create a podcasts !
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"BREAKING NEWS: Your dream life (and your dream bod) isn’t just going to happen because you made a vision board. Join Oonagh Duncan (fitness expert and bestselling author of Healthy As F*ck/Ditch The Diet) to examine the habits of kicking ass every day - so you can create a life of no regrets. Whether you want to lose weight, get rich, or save the whales while writing bestselling mystery novels- get ready to be inspired. This isn’t about incantations and putting the right crystals in your br ...
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Writers with a dream who love Netflix • cool pens • lovely writing • YA fiction • rainy days • our families (full of wild teens) • laughing out loud. It is the best of times! Follow along for more adventures in writing. Cover art photo provided by César Viteri on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@multimaniaco
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Great Dad Talks is a series of conversations with experts on all aspects of the family adventure. With the perspective that “dads don’t always think like moms,” our mission is to support dad voices and our slightly different approaches to parenting. We’ll try to find solutions to every day challenges like getting kids off the couch and making STEM classes available for both boys and girls. But we’ll also tackle bigger issues when they come. The one main theme will be to support dads in the m ...
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Are you a parent of a teen girl 11 to 14 and want her to thrive through the ups and downs of her life? If so, The Empower Your Teen Girl Podcast is the place to be for tips on how to help your teen daughter be happy. Hi, I’m your host, Sonal Patel. After 8 years working in London NHS hospitals as a dentistry student and pharmacy technician, I became a school teacher. I then left school teaching to prepare students for their 11+ and 13+ entrance exams. It was because of a life-changing accide ...
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Chris Grosso is a public speaker, writer, musician, recovery coach, and author of several books, including Indie Spiritualist, Everything Mind, Dead Set On Living, and Necessary Death. His work blends raw honesty with deep spiritual insight, offering readers and listeners a down-to-earth approach to healing and growth. Chris has contributed to Revolver Magazine, FANGORIA, and Huffington Post, and has spoken at major events like Wanderlust Festival, Yoga Journal Conference, Kripalu, Sun Valle ...
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The Pulitzer Prize and Peabody Award-winning “You Didn't See Nothin” follows Yohance Lacour as he revisits the story that introduced him to the world of investigative journalism. Part investigation and part memoir, Yohance examines how its ripple effects have shaped his life over the past quarter-century. In 1997, Lenard Clark was beaten into a coma by a gang of older white teens simply for being Black in a white neighborhood. One of Lenard’s attackers was from a powerful Chicago family. The ...
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The Peaceful Home is a place for the modern busy mom looking to break out of the mold left behind by the moms of past generations and write a new narrative. The mom who is willing to embrace the chaos, the overwhelm, and the overstimulation of parenting in a world on fire. Delving deep into the self-worth, personal development, self-esteem, and self-care required to find more peace. Here on the Peaceful Home, we talk honestly about the hard, we share stories, we laugh, we cry, and we heal bu ...
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Have you ever listened to a really good audio drama and think, "Wow! I'd like to try to make one of those!" Maybe not, but that happened to us! We are a group of early and pre-teens. We love listening to radio dramas and decided to try it out for ourselves. Our goal is to make quality audio productions of good stories using only children as the voice talent. In the process we are learning invaluable lessons about managing projects, writing scripts, recording & editing audio, creating a websi ...
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A podcast for fiction writersDo you like to write about monsters or true love or spaceships or spies or time-travel or ghosts or zombies or sharks or vampires or robots or chases or escapes? Once upon a time did you wish upon a star that one day someone out there in a galaxy far, far away would talk to the top writers in your dream genre so you could tap them for writing advice?Well fear not, I got you (I know, I know, I got you, who’s got me?).In season one of Genre-Rama, mystery and romanc ...
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Edu Inc is a registered, affordable, IEB Private School in Fourways South Africa teaching grades 4 to 12 with 10 children per class. Choosing the right school for your child is one of the biggest responsibilites of being a parent. With our very small classes, each child is assured personal attention from our qualified and caring teachers. As a mainstream IEB GDE-registered and Umalusi-accredited school, our Matrics write the same exams as the other private IEB schools you are familiar with. ...
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Military Mom Talk Radio, airing since April 2010, with Sandra Beck and Robin Boyd is a trusted voice for military families across the nation and around the world. Designed for military spouses, mothers, and women connected to service members, the show offers a dynamic and supportive platform to explore the unique challenges—and opportunities—of military life. Whether it’s navigating the complexities of TRICARE, managing deployments, balancing career goals with PCS moves, or securing quality ...
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We need a drop the mic moment because things are about to become real intense! Get real with Rikki Frants and her BFFL Brittany Krystantos, as they tear up, laugh, and work through boy problems, life issues, and share advice of how to be in your 20s and get shit done! If they're not sharing real moments with you, then Rikki would be in school and screenwriting for films. Brittany spends her nights and mornings writing self-help books to inspire teens, and the rest of her time goes to navigat ...
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The town of Splendid, West Virginia has a higher than average number of kid superheroes, giant bugs, time travelling teens, and much more bizarre activity. Professor Theo's Mystery Lab on the campus of Splendid University is somehow at the heart of it all. Though he doesn't like to divulge all his secrets, the Professor does enjoy sharing his hometown bedtime stories, sure to delight the young, imaginative one in your life. Written by Jonathan Joy, based on his newspaper column of stories fo ...
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James Curwood wrote many adventures of the far north. By 1909 he had saved enough money to travel to the Canadian northwest, a trip that provided the inspiration for his wilderness adventure stories. The success of his novels afforded him the opportunity to return to the Yukon and Alaska for several months each year that allowed him to write more than thirty such books. The Canadian North is often referred to as “God’s Country” God’s Country is a tale of adventure, mystery and romance!
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Welcome to Alchemy for Authors! If you’re an author, aspiring author, writer or wordsmith, you’re in the right place. Join Gothic and Ghost Fiction author Jo Buer as she explores best practices for supercharging writing lives and author careers. With an emphasis on manifestation and mindset, you’ll learn actionable steps to overcome writer’s block and imposter syndrome, get your butt in the chair and your stories written, while setting aside your ‘starving artist’ mentality, and so much more ...
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Good Talk Podcast Network feed is the main source for a number of shows produced by Shane Paul Neil and Aliya S. King. Shane Paul Neil is a freelance writer, journalist, and lover of Haikus as well as being a news editor for theGrio.. His personal essays and articles often involve topics including social justice, sexuality, and pop culture. His work has been featured on Medium, theGrio, NBCBLK, and The Huffington Post. Aliya S. King is an award-winning journalist and the author of Platinum. ...
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Screen Deep takes aim at decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world. Host Kris Perry dives deep with a leading expert in each episode to explore how children and adolescents are affected mentally, physically, and developmentally by digital media use, bringing research and evidence-based perspectives to the essential questions on how to help children thrive today.
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New York City is home to the nation’s most segregated school system, a fact that surprises those who think of the Big Apple as a progressive beacon. Deep inequities exist at every level of the NYC school system. We think more people should know about them and push to fix them. That's why, each semester, we bring together a team of high school interns from across the school system to tell important stories from the perspective of the real experts: students. Miseducation is a program of The Be ...
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Writing music and touring with my band RX Bandits for 20 years has allowed me to meet tons of amazing and fascinating people all involved with music in various ways. I'm the person who asks all of my friends those weird and esoteric questions because I have a genuine interest in psychology and what makes people do what they do. Join me for my wide ranging conversations with my musical friends and peers as every episode hopes to be an expedition into the experiences, feelings, processes and p ...
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READ: ACTS 12:1-17 Weeping believers gathered at the house of Mary, Mark’s mother. Only a few days ago, their beloved pastor had been martyred. And now, another of their pastors, Peter, had been arrested too. As Nicolas stood up, a hush fell over the group. “Brothers and sisters, shouldn’t we be praying for deliverance and boldness for Peter?” “But…
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Overcoming Writer's Resistance With Nicole Jazz
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Dr. Nicole Janz, author of The Write Habit planner, brings an honest perspective to the psychological barriers that prevent writers from establishing consistent creative practices. Drawing from her own journey from burnt-out academic to thriving authorpreneur, she reveals how the most common writing struggles—procrastination, avoidance, and inconsi…
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“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” Norman Vincent Peale Host Saanvi Phaneendra take you on a journey into the world of rockets, space, and the story of her nonprofit, Galactic Getaway. Her Eagle Scout project turned into a mission: bringing museum-quality rocket exhibits into libraries and universities across the S…
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First complete map of brain activity; Queen ant lays eggs of another species; The perils of scrolling while on the toilet
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Episode 319 Scientists have created the first complete activity map of a mouse’s brain. Combining brain images from multiple mice, researchers recorded more than 650,000 neurons while these mice manipulated little Lego steering wheels in a driving game. This complex behaviour has allowed scientists to examine the interplay between various parts of …
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest series, Laureldale, one episode at a time. A special hello to our new Dragon Con friends! If you don’t love spoilers and would like to start the Laureldale Series from the begin…
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Ep #182 I Love You and There's Nothing You Can Do About It
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It's 8:30 AM, a jackhammer is going FULL THROTTLE outside my window for the third hour straight, and I'm over here typing about unconditional love. But that obnoxious jackhammer just gave my entire family the perfect real-time lesson in how our thoughts create our reality. One daughter felt annoyed, my husband felt compassion (because he knows some…
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13.5 Accountability & Community with Marcie Colleen
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Want to finally finish your writing projects? Discover the accountability system that's helped two children's authors publish dozens of books! In this episode of Nonfiction Kidlit Craft Conversations, host Kirsten Larson sits down with fellow children's author Marcie Colleen to reveal their secret weapon: an 8-year accountability partnership that s…
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READ: MATTHEW 11:28-30; 14:25-31 I don’t want to doubt, But sometimes the questions, They’re stronger than I want them to be. I don’t want to ignore, The many works, the many ways, You’ve proven yourself already. I want to be strong, But sometimes it’s all too heavy, I feel like I’m carrying a great load on my own. I don’t want to doubt, But someti…
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Jeanne Beker on the legacies of Armani and Wintour
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Giorgio Armani was one of the most recognizable names in fashion. Jeanne Beker shares stories of who he was as a person and the legacy he leaves behind after his death. And what happens at Vogue now that Anna Wintour steps down as editor-in-chief?
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Iqaluit Elders on the joys of aging in place
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For Inuit elders in Nunavut aging in their community is what they want. For years — elders were relocated south, to receive care. But now members of the community are leading the charge for a new elders residence to be built in the next few years here.
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Tip Creep: Why most Canadians say it's out of control
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It feels like tipping culture has gotten way out of hand. We used to be tipping once or twice a week at restaurants and cafes — and now, we're being asked to tip every day, from getting our oil changed to self-serve cafeterias. There's a growing number of Canadians frustrated about the state of tipping right now, and some people are wondering — why…
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What it’s going to take to get Canadians back to the office?
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Major Canadian employers are investing in fancy office spaces and paying a premium to get in-demand workers back to in-person work. But many workers still aren't sold on getting out of their pajamas and into hard pants . We hear from a commercial real estate expert about rising demand for top tier office spaces, and a recruiter who says major emplo…
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The Cyclical Healing Journey After Abuse with Choichun Leung | Ep 23
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In this episode of Rights and Remedies, I speak with multi-disciplinary artist from Brooklyn, Choichun Leung about the deeply personal and often complex journey of healing from childhood sexual abuse. Choichun shares how suppressed memories surfaced later in life, especially after becoming a mother, and how art became both her outlet and her guide …
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READ: PSALM 63; 1 CORINTHIANS 2:10-12; 1 PETER 2 Do you long to deepen your relationship with God? Does your soul hunger and thirst for Him as David described in Psalm 63? I don’t know about you, but since I trusted Jesus to be my Savior before age five, I’ve known I need to go deeper with God and continually mature in my faith. Although I’ve been …
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“A better tomorrow” Inuit leaders talk future of the North
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Politicians and industry both in Canada and afar have their sights on the arctic. For the Inuit who have called this place home for centuries, there’s real concern on what the future holds. Natan Obed is the president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and acting President of Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada and Jeremy Tunraluk is the president of Nunavut …
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What’s the state of public education in Canada?
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Canada’s public education system has been recognized globally for decades, ranking in the top 10 countries according to the Programme for International Student Assessment, or PISA. But, since 2006, this country has seen its overall scores drop in all three areas: reading, science and especially math — leaving experts, and parents, worried. In The C…
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This family says ChatGPT is to blame for their son’s death
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A California family says ChatGPT acted as a “suicide coach” for their teenage son, Adam Raine, in a lawsuit filed against Open AI and and its CEO Sam Altman. Adam turned to ChatGPT initially for help with schoolwork. What developed was a disturbing and dark relationship, hidden from his parents. New York Times technology reporter Kashmir Hill talks…
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College Without Chaos: Guiding Your Teen with Confidence and Clarity With Shellee Howard
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What if sending your child to college didn’t have to feel overwhelming—but instead became a season of clarity, confidence, and purpose? In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with Shellee Howard, bestselling author, certified college counselor, and founder of College Ready, to unpack the truth about preparing teens for higher educ…
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339: Online Hide and Seek Game In this episode, we learn about a unique geography game that blends fun with learning: Hide and Seek and its companion app World Streaks Geography. Whether you’re looking for a quick game to play in the car, a way to make geography more interactive, or a multiplayer activity for your teens, this resource has something…
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Smartphones and social media have changed childhood in ways few of us could have predicted. For starters, many children are now getting their first phone at just 10 or 11 — far younger than the technology was ever designed for. Once that phone is in their hand, it can interfere with sleep, friendships, independence, and even mental health. So what …
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Your Turn: House Sitting & Gala Nightmare
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Questionable road trip safety, swim drama & one teen’s (almost) explosive house sitting attempt. Tell us your teen stories! You can get in touch using the Comments or Review sections on your podcast app. Or you can Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @djsaracox, @clarehamilton__ Visit www.theteencommandments.co.uk Teen …
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Episode 45: Creatures as Characters & Symbols with Guest Rebecca Dolence
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Sharon and guest Rebecca Dolence discuss using creatures as symbols in kid lit, exploring how folklore and personal experience inform storytelling. They share insights on developing creature backstories, avoiding stereotypes, and twisting familiar tropes, while encouraging writers to innovate and deepen character symbolism in their children’s liter…
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READ: PSALM 10:14; JOHN 1:12; ROMANS 8:14-23; HEBREWS 4:14-16; JAMES 1:5 What do marshmallows and missing dads have to do with each other? In one study in the 1970s, researchers asked a group of preschoolers if they wanted one marshmallow right then or two marshmallows a few minutes later. Some kids snatched one marshmallow right away, and others w…
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How much energy did your ChatGPT prompt use just now?
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Google is one of the first big tech companies to go public with how much energy it takes to use its AI tools.. AI’s carbon footprint is big - so how does Canada balance the energy guzzler with AI sovereignty? Tech reporter Casey Crownhart digs into the massive electricity demands of an AI future, and what it means for the climate. Plus, we talk wit…
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Alberta shelves school book ban — for now
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Librarians are relieved the province has paused its order to remove sexually-explicit titles, which swept up Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale, but some parents say some books need to be banned and the government should act. John Hilton-O'Brien , Executive Director of Parents for Choice in Education Laura Winton, board member of Library Association…
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Miriam Toews on why she writes, and how it helps her survive
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People who read the fiction of Miriam Toews might think they know a fair bit about her life story. She's written about sister relationships, suicide, and her conservative Mennonite upbringing. Now her highly anticipated new memoir does away with the mirror of fiction — shining a light on why she writes, and the power of family.…
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191-Blending Families, New Beginnings, and Grief Journeys with Rhema Tolle
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In this heartfelt episode of Widowed 2 Soon, host Michelle Bader Ebersole reunites with returning guest Rhema Tol for an inspiring conversation about hope, healing, and the realities of blending families after loss. Rhema shares honest updates on her journey since remarrying and combining households—navigating the challenges and blessings of raisin…
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157. Understanding Teen Anxiety with Dr. Jack Hinman
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In this episode, I connect with clinical psychologist Dr. Jack Hinman to dive into the challenges of teen anxiety and today’s youth mental health crisis. We explore the changes in how anxiety is discussed, the crucial role of parenting and attachment styles, and the influence of social media on our kids. Dr. Hinman also shares practical advice for …
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Ep #181 Accept It Like You Chose It: Why Acceptance Isn’t Giving Up
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What if I told you that acceptance - the thing you think means "giving up" - actually requires MORE effort than fighting? And what if this one shift could stop your parenting triggers in their tracks? Hey parents! I'm giving myself high fives over here because this episode is going to blow your mind about what acceptance actually means in connected…
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What Every Woman Over 40 Needs To Know Before Lifting Another Dumbbell
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Send us a text Alright, friends, let’s talk straight: if you’re over 40 and still slogging through random workouts, obsessing over fad diets, or clinging to those cute little 5lb dumbbells… we need to have a heart-to-heart. This episode is the replay of a live presentation I gave to over 2,600 women (yeah, the Zoom room actually maxed out, wild). A…
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Acts - The Mandate - Facing Persecution - Lereko Tsoloane - 31/08/2025
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Acts - The Mandate - Facing Persecution - Lereko Tsoloane - 31/08/2025 by Every Nation RosebankBy Every Nation Rosebank
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READ: MATTHEW 11:28-30; JOHN 16:33; PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 Fall is a season of change. You may notice the leaves changing from crisp green to brilliant red to crunchy brown. You might observe café menu boards switching from fruit smoothies to pumpkin spice lattes. But the biggest mark of change is often the start of the school year. Every first day of s…
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“Welcome to Iqaluit” - The Current in Canada’s North
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Inuit leaders and communities speak about everything from Arctic Soverienty, food insecurity, and an ongoing suicide crissis, in a special edition of The Current from Nunavut. This is a hard place to live, but also a beautiful and joyful one, and it’s having a moment. Hear from artists and youth about hope for the future and sharing Inuit knowledge…
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READ: LUKE 23:32-34; EPHESIANS 4:26; PHILIPPIANS 1:6 Anger flowed through me as I pinned my friend against a tree, her feet dangling two inches above the ground. My older brother, a football player, could barely pull me off Cathy. I don’t remember what I was angry about, but I do remember how anger controlled me. I read the Bible and prayed daily, …
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How this conductor is bringing Powell River, B.C. together with musi
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Many small communities across the country are struggling to survive, as people age and their children chase big city life. Powell River, B.C. is trying to keep its own numbers up with the help of a conductor who’s worked with some of the world’s biggest orchestras. In her documentary War and Peace, the CBC’s Liz Hoath hears from locals who say Arth…
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The PSYOPS that the US has been carrying out in Greenland could easily come to Canada and we are woefully unprepared. That's according to author Stephen Marche. He says that trade negotiations and boycotts and national pride are not enough. He says everything from manipulating US elections, to sending spies overseas to mandatory military service - …
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Festi fun, Dutch leanings & back-to-school scramble. Plus, getting hugs from your teens & pucker up for smacker flashbacks! Tell us your teen stories! You can get in touch using the Comments or Review sections on your podcast app. Or you can Email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram: @djsaracox, @clarehamilton__ Visit www.thet…
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READ: ECCLESIASTES 7:10; JOHN 10:10; ROMANS 8:28-39; EPHESIANS 2:7-10 It was my junior year of high school, and I was miserable. The I-don’t-want-to-be-here leave-me-alone kind of miserable. I was supposed to be back at school with my friends in Kenya, where my parents were missionaries. Then the difficult decision was made not to return. I was dev…
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READ: GENESIS 1:26-27; 1 CORINTHIANS 1:26-31; 2 CORINTHIANS 4:7; 5:17 My first day in Psychology 101, the instructor said, “There is no such thing as normal.” That really took me by surprise, but I was glad to hear it because I had never considered myself normal. I saw myself as a high strung, mixed-up teenager who grew into a high-strung, mixed-up…
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Scientists discovered a 100,000-year-old organism; Breakthrough brain implant uses AI to treat pain; How climate change leads to revolutions
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Episode 318 An ancient organism has been discovered that has been alive for at least 100,000 years. Found in the Siberian permafrost, this lifeform doesn’t appear to have just remained dormant - but instead has actually been growing extremely slowly. Our understanding of life is already quite fuzzy, and this finding adds to the idea that life itsel…
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READ: GENESIS 1:26-27; 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20; 1 PETER 2:9 As I brushed my teeth, I examined the reflection of my nametag in the bathroom mirror. By now, the words were so familiar I could even read them backwards: “CHILD OF GOD.” I smiled as my other names echoed through my head: “Image-bearer.” “Chosen People.” “Ambassador.” “Temp…
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is back from Europe, where he pitched new trade deals and military projects. But back home, he faces Pierre Poilievre’s return to Parliament, a trade fight with Donald Trump, and pressure to deliver on housing and nation-building projects. Our national political panel — Ryan Tumilty of the Toronto Star, CBC’s Aaron Wherry…
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Do you silently judge someone who says “less” when they mean “fewer”? Do you have very strong feelings about the Oxford comma? You may want a word with Ellen Jovin. For years, the author of Rebel with a Clause has been setting up a folding table on the street to talk to people about grammar which she says can actually bring us together in divisive …
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Ep #180 Emergency Landing: What to Do When You're About to Lose It
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I’m standing in my kitchen, staring at the mess, kids bickering in the background, and my brain is screaming, “We’re going down!” You know those moments when you’re about to lose it, when correction mode feels inevitable, and you just want to eject out of the whole parenting gig for five minutes? Yeah, I’ve been there. More times than I can count. …
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READ: PROVERBS 3:5-6; MATTHEW 6:25-33; PHILIPPIANS 4:4-20 Have you ever been so busy that you felt like you didn’t have time for God? I know I have. From school to work to extracurriculars, not to mention family and friends, sometimes it seems like my to-do list is ten miles long. In busy times, I’m easily tempted to believe I don’t have the time o…
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Teaching teens to get smart about their money
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Managing money is always challenging, and it’s even trickier when you’re a teenager. In her new book Making Bank, Money Skills for Real Life, certified financial planner Shannon Lee Simmons offers advice for teens: from budgeting and saving for things you enjoy, to dealing with the constant wave of influencers trying to sell them something.…
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End the “man-made” famine in Gaza, say aid groups
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The UN says famine has officially taken hold of Gaza city, with more than half a million people starving. Aid groups say starvation is spreading because of war, blocked aid, and the collapse of health systems. We hear from Joel Onyeke of Save the Children about what families are enduring on the ground. And CBC senior international correspondent Mar…
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156. Navigating the Empty Nest with David Campbell
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Feeling anxious about your kids leaving home? Wondering what comes next after the “full house” years? In this candid and insightful episode of Great Dad Talks, I sit down with fellow dad and podcast expert David Campbell to explore the emotional landscape of empty nesting. David shares his real-life experience going from a bustling house to a quiet…
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338: Supporting Your Teen in Online Classes Online classes can be a fantastic way for teens to learn — but only if parents know how to support them well. Every year, many parents are surprised mid-semester when they discover their teen is failing an online class. The truth is: this can be avoided with the right balance of structure, accountability,…
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Love Can, In Fact, Be Calculated with Zoey Charif
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What if love isn’t just luck—but something you can actually measure? In this episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy sits down with author and researcher Zoey Charif to unpack her groundbreaking book Love Can In Fact Be Calculated, a bold and refreshing look at the science of love, self-worth, and modern dating. From heartbreak and healing to data a…
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