Best Alexandra Lloyd Podcasts (2025)

In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Regina Hiremath, a survivor of emotional and financial abuse who spent 23 years in a challenging marriage before finding the courage to reclaim her life. Regina shares her journey of healing, emphasizing the importance of recognizing unspoken emotions and the impact of living behind a mask. Regina discusses…

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Why You’re Not As Creative As You Think and How to Actually Change That with Zorana Pringle 58:00

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Think you’re a creative person? Think again. In this episode, psychologist and author Dr. Zorana Pringle explains why most of us are far less creative than we believe—and what to do about it. We explore why great ideas often die before they ever get started, how fear disguises itself as perfectionism, and why creativity has more to do with action t…

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Is This Real or Just Pretend? by Emily Sullivan 34:15

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This book is perfect, wouldn't change a thing. Go read it.

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Unmasking Yourself: How Human Design Transformed Becky's Path to Fulfillment 58:33

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Today, Rachel welcomes Becky Cohen, founder of The Conscious Revolution and a multi-passionate entrepreneur, to share her transformative journey from burnout and disconnection to alignment and purpose. Becky, a certified transformation coach and human design expert, reflects on her 15 years in the corporate world, where she chased external success …

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E11 The Untold History of Brazil: Language, Race, and Resilience 2:16:10

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Send us a text In this episode of From Where to Here, Alexandra sits down with Dr. John Maddox, a professor of Spanish and Portuguese at UAB, to explore the intersections of language, culture, history, and identity. Dr. Maddox shares how an inspiring Spanish teacher set him on a lifelong path in languages, how games and stories made learning access…

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For My Lady's Heart by Laura Kinsale 54:30

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Meg feels like this is a Masterpiece. Laine doesn't know how to feel.

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The Power of the Mind: How Reese Overcame Debilitating Pain and Disability Through Energy Healing 36:08

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In this powerful episode, Rachel welcomes Reese Maskwa, a woman who has overcome unimaginable pain and loss. Reese shares her journey of surviving a devastating car accident while six months pregnant, which resulted in the loss of her first child, years of seizures, disability, and debilitating pain. Through a combination of energy healing, mindset…

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A Waltz on the Wild Side by Erica Ridley 32:39

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The Wynchester series ends as it began, in a crazy-whimsical version of England and featuring the detective skills of a band of wealthy and socially marginalized do-gooders.

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The Sea Witch by Eva Leigh 39:31

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Ben is my new book boyfriend and I will not be taking questions at this time.

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The Weight of Care: How Cancer Changed Lloyd's Perspective on Fatherhood and Marriage 42:45

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Rachel sits down with Lloyd Ditforth, a caregiver who faced the emotional and physical challenges of supporting his wife through her breast cancer diagnosis. Lloyd shares his journey from a resourceful upbringing in a small Texas town to navigating the overwhelming feelings of helplessness that arose during his wife's illness. Lloyd discusses the m…

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Gabriela and His Grace by Liana De la Rosa 39:55

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We adored the relationship in the end to this trilogy, and it struck the perfect balance between setting and characters. The ending wasn't our cup of tea, but it was very easy to look past.

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Choosing Yourself: Lara Bokovay's Journey from Corporate Burnout to Empowered Motherhood 1:14:56

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Rachel welcomes intuitive coach and group facilitator Lara Bokovay, who shares her profound journey through corporate burnout, personal loss, and the challenges of motherhood. Lara reflects on her past, revealing how she was conditioned to sacrifice her well-being for success, often ignoring her emotional and physical needs. After taking a transfor…

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On a Wicked Dawn by Stephanie Laurens 39:43

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Batshit in Bed works best in small sections, but Stephanie continues to Stephanie.

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How AI Is Forcing Us to Rethink Who We Are and the Future We Want with Jeff Burningham 47:49

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What if the biggest challenge with AI isn’t the technology, but what it’s revealing about us? Jeff Burningham has built companies, invested in hundreds of startups, and even run for governor — but his most urgent message comes in his new book The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. He believes AI is a mirror, reflecting ou…

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Bad Luck Bride by Laura Lee Guhrke 29:52

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This series has been a treat, and this book is no exception when it comes to providing the well-written complex characters we've come to expect. Laine felt a little too much about the heroine to really love this one, but it's definitely worth a read.

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When One Mistake Changes Everything: Lee’s Story of Guilt, Prison, and Redemption 1:25:23

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In this deeply moving episode of Unspoken Emotions, Rachel sits down with Lee, a mother and business owner whose life was torn apart by a single tragic mistake behind the wheel at the age of 48. What began as an ordinary January evening ended in devastation, when a moment of misjudgment led to the loss of another person’s life. Lee opens up about t…

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Road Trip with a Rogue by Kate Bateman 29:23

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This book is so much fun even if these girls are the worst spies ever.

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E10 How One Colombian Woman Built Two Lives Across 2 Countries 1:02:54

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Send us a text Join us for an intimate conversation with Juliana Madrid, a Colombian business operations director who transformed a simple dream of perfecting her English into a beautiful cross-cultural love story. Discover how she navigated building relationships, career success, and family traditions while bridging two very different worlds. Her …

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Soulgazer by Maggie Rapier 37:51

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You should know before you read this that it is the first book in a duology.

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Rerelease: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 41:59

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The Hathaways wraps up without any coitus interruptus, which doesn't seem very on-brand. We really liked certain parts of this book, but had a hard time talking about it because PTSD is scary and your wife can't be your therapist.

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Breaking Free from Grief: Lisa’s Journey of Healing, Self-Acceptance, and Empowerment 56:48

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In this powerful episode of Unspoken Emotions, Rachel Elimelech sits down with Lisa Negus to explore her incredible journey of overcoming childhood bullying, self-doubt, and the trauma of a life-altering accident. Lisa shares the deeply personal story of how she battled limiting beliefs and felt invisible for much of her life. She opens up about th…

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Rerelease: Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas 35:30

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We don't love this plot, we don't love this conflict, but we love this book so so so much and we basically can't stop gushing about how perfect Leo and Marks are.

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Grieving the Loss of a Child: A Mother's Journey Through Pain, Purpose and Healing 1:00:19

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In this deeply moving episode of Unspoken Emotions, host Rachel Elimelech sits down with Jude Hill, a mother whose world shattered when she lost her young son Adam to a brain tumour. Jude shares her raw and honest story of navigating unimaginable grief — from the early days of devastation to the slow, spiritual process of rebuilding her life. She o…

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Rerelease: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 41:25

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The third Hathaway book may have a lackluster romance, but the sibling interactions are so good we can't recommend skipping it.

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Rerelease: Seduce Me At Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 35:20

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This book has a LOT going on. Even though it's the second in the series it goes back in time for several chapters of set up, there's a weird murder doctor love triangle that serves no purpose, and the pairings from book 1 and book 4 in the series get a lot of time on page. There is also a sex cabin that is a significant portion of the book and abso…

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Resilience and Redemption: Barbara Lewthwaite's Journey from Trauma to Triumph 1:06:25

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In this inspiring episode, Rachel engages in a heartfelt conversation with Barbara Lewthwaite, whose journey of resilience and defiance against early trauma and societal norms is both profound and transformative. Barbara shares her experiences of surviving abuse, the emotional intelligence she developed at a young age, and her courageous decision t…

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Rerelease: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 39:29

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This book is a total fantasy. Rich dude who desperately wants to spend his money? Check. Incredible chemistry? Check. Dude who solves all problems so his lover can sleep in? Check. Yeah, we liked this.

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What If DMT Isn’t a Hallucination But a Message From Our Creator: A Neuroscientist Makes His Case - Dr. Andrew Gallimore 1:01:27

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What if the most powerful psychedelic on Earth isn’t just a hallucination—but a message? Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Gallimore joins us to explore the mind-bending world of DMT, a molecule found in both nature and the human body that seems to reliably transport users to an alien-like realm filled with intelligent beings. In this episode, we dive into…

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On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens 55:04

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Batshit in the demimonde isn't very batshit, but is very filled with sexy encounters.

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Grief, Toxic Workplaces, and Finding Strength: Kelly Cunningham's Road to Healing 1:13:13

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In this heartfelt episode, Rachel welcomes Kelly Cunningham, known as Kweenie, who shares her profound journey of grief and healing following the sudden loss of her mother while navigating new motherhood. With a two-month-old baby and two sisters also experiencing motherhood, Kelly reflects on the overwhelming tidal wave of grief that engulfed her …

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An Experienced Mistress by Bryn Donovan 28:45

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Longtime listeners might think Laine was the first person to roar like a lion in this episode, but it was Meg!

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The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen 35:43

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The adventures in Tanria have come to an end, and we end up talking much more about the arc of Tanria than Rosie and Adam's immortal place in it.

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Navigating Autism and Motherhood: Rachel Rose’s Relentless Journey of Advocacy, Diagnosis, and Resilience 1:23:38

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In this heartfelt episode, Rachel sits down with her best friend of 34 years, Rachel Rose, to discuss her deeply personal journey as a mother of a child with severe autism. Rachel shares the challenges she faced from the early signs of her son Dylan's condition to his eventual diagnosis at the age of two. With raw honesty, Rachel reflects on her ex…

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The Fortune Flirtation by Jenna Bigelow 40:20

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Did you know "Ostia" in Latin translates to "Cougar Town?"

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Ep09 I Moved Countries for Love: What No One Tells You About Starting Over Abroad 1:01:03

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Send us a text In this deeply personal solo episode, host Alexandra Lloyd shares her real-life story of moving from Montreal, Canada, to Birmingham, Alabama, for love. What began as a spontaneous connection on a tropical island turned into a long-distance relationship, a K1 visa journey, and a completely new life in a new country. Alexandra opens u…

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Why Normal People Do Horrific Things: The Neuroscience of Revenge with James Kimmel Jr. 59:50

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What if the desire for revenge wasn’t just emotional—but biological? In this gripping conversation, Yale-trained lawyer and researcher James Kimmel Jr. explains how the brain processes revenge, why it feels so satisfying in the moment, and why it rarely brings the peace we expect. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and his own powerful personal…

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Coaching Outdoors Episode 88 - Laura Festa 1:13:49

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Laura Festa is a mindfulness coach and somatic practitioner whose journey bridges the serene forests of Northern Italy with the vibrant parks of Beijing. With over two decades of cross-cultural experience living and working in China, Laura brings a unique blend of Eastern philosophy, Western coaching frameworks, and deep presence to her clients aro…

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Unpacking the Invisible Backpack: The Silent Weight of Bottled Emotions 20:16

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In this episode, Rachel dives into the profound impact of bottling up trauma and the silent weight of unspoken emotions. Drawing inspiration from the powerful performances of singer Raye at the Glastonbury Music Festival, Rachel shares her personal experiences of hiding behind a mask and the emotional toll it takes on our bodies. Rachel discusses t…

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“If you'd just seen my room where I work at that time there were hundreds of post-it notes everywhere. There was lots of paper on the floor, from transcripts that have been cut off, highlighted themes clumped together. It was a very dynamic, lengthy and in-depth process, but also really rewarding” – Annabelle Charman. Self-confessed Outdoor Coach P…