Best Amelia And Jessica Podcasts (2025)

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705 Runaway Poets - How the Brownings Fell in Love (And Why It Matters) 59:34

1d ago59:34

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Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) was one of the most prolific and accomplished poets of the Victorian age, an inspiration to Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and countless others. And yet, her life was full of cloistered misery, as her father insisted that she should never marry. And then, the clouds lifted, and a letter arrived. It was …

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The Mental and Physical Toll of Hiding Who You Are with Jessica Graham 54:22

1d ago54:22

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Key Takeaways: What it means to live with both autism and ADHD (AuDHD) The hidden cost of masking and how it impacts the nervous system How to begin unmasking safely—in relationships, work, and daily life The difference between trauma responses and neurodivergent traits Why self-compassion is essential when navigating a late diagnosis The healing p…

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704 Butterflies Regained 1:26:31

4d ago1:26:31

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Poetry, butterflies, and original music oh my! With some help from poets Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and John Keats, along with original music by composer Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Jacke tackles the topic of butterflies. Yes, yes, we all know that butterflies are symbols of beauty and transformation - but can great poets get beyon…

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From Near Death to Generational Healing with Molly Duncan Part 2 48:12

7d ago48:12

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Key Takeaways Generational trauma often persists because families avoid talking about pain—but healing begins with honesty. “Toxic resilience” can look like high-functioning busyness while masking unprocessed trauma. Self-care is more than bubble baths—it’s about regulation, awareness, and creating space to feel. Breaking generational cycles doesn’…

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"Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw + "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez 30:04

8d ago30:04

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This episode features "Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw (©2025 by Cassandra Khaw) read by Justine Eyre, and "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez (©2025 by R. Diego Martinez) read by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Wes Blake 23:36

10d ago23:36

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For author Wes Blake, a former West Jessamine High School English teacher, writing about his obsessions helped him find his subject matter. "When you write about what obsesses you," he says, "it guides you towards things that are important to you, maybe in some way that you don't fully understand." On episode 44, Wes shares how he channeled his obs…

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703 D.H. Lawrence (with David Ellis) | My Last Book with Dorian Lynskey 1:09:35

11d ago1:09:35

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D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is one of the most famous novelists of his era - and one of the most difficult to pin down. Was he a tasteless, avant-garde pornographer? Or the greatest imaginative novelist of his generation (as E.M. Forster once said)? What should we know about his hard-luck childhood and turbulent adult life? In this episode, Jacke tal…

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Cutting Ties with Toxic Family: How to Do It, and Why You Might Need To with Dr. Sharon Martin 53:08

15d ago53:08

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Key Takeaways: Cutting ties isn’t impulsive—it’s often the result of long-term patterns of abuse or dysfunction. “No contact” can take many forms and doesn’t look the same for everyone. Guilt, shame, and societal pressure often accompany estrangement and must be consciously unpacked. Grieving the idealized version of a parent is a necessary step to…

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702 Writing in the World of Jane Austen (with D.G. Rampton) | Disaster at the Book Festival! 52:01

15d ago52:01

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Jacke talks to D.G. Rampton, Australia's Queen of the Regency Romance, about her love for the novels of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer - and what it's like for a twenty-first-century novelist to set her novels in the early-nineteenth-century world of intelligent heroines, dashing men, and sparkling banter. Find PLUS Jacke dives into the story of a…

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701 Emerson's Struggle with Slavery (with Kenneth Sacks) | My Last Book with Victoria Namkung | We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick! 1:11:31

18d ago1:11:31

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For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issu…

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Radical Living: 7 Spiritual Questions for a Meaningful Life with Marni Battista 43:51

22d ago43:51

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Key takeaways: The seven spiritual questions that redefine success Why radical honesty is the foundation of self-trust Soul mapping: a tool to align with your core values How somatics and neuroscience support lasting change Empowering highly sensitive people to live outside the “shoulds” Links and resources: Dating with Dignity Podcast Follow Marni…

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"Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang + " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar 1:07:55

22d ago1:07:55

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This episode features "Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang (©2025 by Lilia Zhang) read by Justine Eyre, and " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar (©2025 by Ian Muneshwar) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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700 - Butterflies at Rest 28:08

24d ago28:08

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Returning to some devastating news after a trip to Paris, Jacke searches for lost time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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Surviving the Unthinkable: Healing from Near Death Trauma with Molly Duncan 40:43

29d ago40:43

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Key Takeaways: Surviving trauma often involves not just the event itself, but the layers of grief, uncertainty, and secondary trauma that follow. Healing is not linear and requires patience, self-compassion, and often a willingness to fall apart before rebuilding. Trauma can change a person at their core, but through acceptance and intentional heal…

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699 Gatsby's Daisy (with Rachel Feder) | My Last Book with Francesca Peacock 1:12:12

1M ago1:12:12

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby might be one hundred years old, but it's still incredibly relevant: one list-of-lists site ranks it as the number-one book of all time. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Rachel Feder about this classic tale of reinvention - and the reinventing she did for her book Daisy, which retells the Gatsby sto…

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Finding Hope After Infertility Trauma with Dr. Hillary and Dr. Kara 54:07

1M ago54:07

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Key Takeaways: Fertility challenges are often a signal, not a sentence. They can be a gift pointing toward deeper healing and health. Emotional and ancestral trauma, stress, and lifestyle imbalances all play a role in fertility health. There’s no "one fix"; it’s about uncovering and tuning multiple levers, nutrition, sleep, environmental toxins, em…

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698 Dante in Love (with Ellen Nerenberg and Anthony Valerio) [Ad-Free Archive Edition] 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

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It's springtime! A great time to be in love - and if you're a poetic genius like Dante Alighieri, a great time to catch a glimpse of a girl named Beatrice on the streets of Florence, fall madly in love with her, and spend the rest of your life beatifying her in verse. In this episode, we present a conversation that first aired in February 2018, in …

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Lynnell Edwards 18:22

1M ago18:22

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Poet Lynnell Edwards enjoys using what she calls "external prompts" from other authors. But she believes that "ultimately as writers, we've got to have sort of internal prompts." On this episode, Lynnell shares questions that will help you create your own personalized writing prompts. Learn how to generate a series of poems, essays, or linked short…

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697 Race in European Fairy Tales (with Kimberly Lau) | My Last Book with Rolf Hellebust 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

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Anyone digging into fairy tales soon discovers that there's more to these stories of magic and wonder than meets the eye. Often thought of as stories for children, the narratives can be shockingly violent, and they sometimes deliver messages or "morals" at odds with modern sensibilities. In this episode, Jacke talks to Kimberly Lau about her book S…

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696 John Ruskin (with Sara Atwood) | My Last Book with Collin Jennings 1:00:25

1M ago1:00:25

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John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a powerhouse of a man: writer, lecturer, critic, social reformer - and much else besides. From his five-volume work Modern Painters through his late writings about literature in Fiction, Fair and Foul, he brought to his subjects an energy and integrity that few critical thinkers have matched. His wide-ranging influence r…

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Healing the Sensitive Body: The 4 Root Causes of Disease with Martin Pytela 44:31

1M ago44:31

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Key takeaways: The four root causes of disease: toxicity, malnutrition, stagnation, and trauma. Highly sensitive individuals may have heightened reactions to histamine-rich foods and environmental toxins. Your metabolic type—thyroid, adrenal, ovarian, or pituitary—impacts how your body processes food and stress. Histamine intolerance may be a hidde…

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"Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li + "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch 23:58

1M ago23:58

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This episode features "Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li (©2025 by Ian Li) and "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch (©2025 by Neal Auch), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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695 Ten Indian Classics (with Sharmila Sen) | My Last Book with Adam Smyth 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

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For the past ten years, the Murty Classical Library of India (published by Harvard University Press) has sought to do for classic Indian works what the famous Loeb Classical Library has done for Ancient Greek and Roman texts. In this episode, Jacke talks to editorial director Sharmila Sen about the joys and challenges of sifting through thousands o…

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Ending a Narcissistic Relationship Once and For All with Kate Anthony 45:43

2M ago45:43

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Key Takeaways Narcissism exists on a spectrum—from benign to malicious—and all narcissists are abusive in some way. One of the most dangerous times in a narcissistic relationship is when you try to leave—safety planning is crucial. Narcissists often manipulate through subtle gaslighting and by shifting the blame. You are made to feel like you are t…

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694 Apocalyptic Literature (with Dorian Lynskey) | My Last Book with Charles Baxter 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

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For some reason, human beings don't seem to be content just thinking about their own death: they insist on imagining the end of the entire world. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Dorian Lynskey (Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World), who immersed himself in apocalyptic films and literature to discover exactly wha…

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693 Understanding the Wonders of Nature (with Alan Lightman) | My Last Book with Alan Lightman 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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In today's world of specialization, Alan Lightman is that rare individual who has accomplished remarkable things in two very different realms. As a physicist with a Ph.D. from Cal Tech, he's taught at Harvard and MIT and advised the United Nations. As a novelist, he's written award-winning bestsellers like Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis. In th…

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Why Men Fear Women with Gary Katz 53:49

2M ago53:49

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Key Takeaways: Boys are often socialized to suppress feelings and disconnect from vulnerability—creating long-term emotional impacts. Fear of women is often rooted in deeper fears of being controlled, abandoned, or exposed emotionally. Men are typically taught only two “acceptable” emotions: anger and sexual desire—leading to miscommunication and e…

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692 An Investigation in Chinatown (with Radha Vatsal) | The Five Books (with Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen) 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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It's a two-for-one special! First, Jacke talks to novelist Radha Vatsal about her new book, No. 10 Doyers Street, which tells the gripping story of an Indian woman journalist investigating a bloody shooting in New York's Chinatown circa 1907. Then podcaster Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen stops by to discuss her experience hosting The Five Books, which asks …

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"A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez + "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh 1:22:00

2M ago1:22:00

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This episode features "A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez (©2025 by Cynthia Gómez) read by Alison Belle Bews, and "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh (©2025 by Nuzo Onoh) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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691 The Making of Sylvia Plath (with Carl Rollyson) | My Last Book with Cheryl Hopson 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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Since her death, poet and novelist Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been an endless source of fascination for fans of her and her work. But while much attention has been paid to her tumultuous relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes, we often overlook the influences that formed her, long before she traveled to England and met Hughes. What movies did s…

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From Scarcity to Abundance: Shifting from Fear to Freedom with DPAK 52:53

2M ago52:53

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Key takeaways: Scarcity mindset isn’t just about money—it shows up as fear, urgency, tension, and a lack of trust in yourself and life. Your body knows before your brain does—watch for breath-holding and tightness as early signs of scarcity thinking. FOMO can hijack your decision-making. Learn to listen for the “expansive yes” instead of defaulting…

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690 Coleridge and the Person from Porlock [Ad-Free] 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

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[This episode originally ran on July 18, 2016. It is presented here without commercial interruption.] In 1797, the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge took two grains of opium and fell into a stupor. When he awoke, he had in his head the remnants of a marvelous dream, a vivid train of images of the Chinese emperor Kubla Khan and his summer palace, Xanadu.…

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689 Thomas Kyd (with Brian Vickers) | My Last Book with Jonathan D.S. Schroeder 47:28

2M ago47:28

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For centuries, the playwright Thomas Kyd has been best known as the author of The Spanish Tragedy, a terrific story of revenge believed to have strongly influenced Shakespeare's Hamlet. And yet, a contemporary referred to Kyd as "industrious Kyd." What happened to the rest of his plays? In this episode, Jacke talks to scholar Brian Vickers about hi…

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The Science of Being Stuck: When It Helps and When It Hurts with Britt Frank 46:45

2M ago46:45

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Key takeaways: Stuckness isn’t a character flaw—it’s a nervous system response designed to protect you. Asking “Why am I like this?” often reinforces paralysis. Ask instead: “What small yes can I offer myself right now?” Micro-yeses—tiny, manageable actions—help bypass overwhelm and gently re-engage the brain. Your brain’s safety system (fight, fli…

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688 Georges Simenon 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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The Belgian-born French writer Georges Simenon (1903-1989) was astonishing for his literary ambition and output. The author of something like 400 novels, which he wrote in 7-10 day bursts (after checking with his physician beforehand to ensure that he could handle the strain), he's perhaps best known for his creation of Chief Inspector Jules Maigre…

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"Touch This Cancer, It Probably Won't Bite" by Josh Pearce + "Pezcara" by Ana Hurtado 31:44

2M ago31:44

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This episode features "Touch This Cancer, It Probably Won't Bite" by Josh Pearce (©2025 by Josh Pearce) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Pezcara" by Ana Hurtado (©2025 by Ana Hurtado) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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Tammy Oberhausen 18:01

2M ago18:01

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When novelist Tammy Oberhausen feels "stuck or uninspired," she tends "to wallow around with it for a while and feel bad." Writing prompts help her ideas flow again. "Don't wallow too much," she says. "Get the prompt and go with it." On this episode, Tammy shares how to use your dreams—which she says are like "personalized prompts"—in your writing.…

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687 Gatsby Turns 100 (with James West) 53:29

2M ago53:29

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"I want to write something new," American author F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote in a letter to his editor, "something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." Months later, he presented the results: the novel that would eventually be titled The Great Gatsby. Published in 1925 to middling success, the book has since become a can…

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ADHD & Life Expectancy: Unpacking the Truth and Finding Hope with Dr. Jessica Stern 35:49

3M ago35:49

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Key takeaways: Why the recent study about ADHD and shorter lifespan isn't as scary as it seems The most common risk factors associated with unmanaged ADHD How early diagnosis and lifestyle strategies can mitigate long-term health risks Tips for supporting a loved one with ADHD in a compassionate, empowering way Why ADHD is often misunderstood—and w…

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686 Russian Poetry After the Cold War (with Stephanie Sandler) 55:32

3M ago55:32

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For decades, the Soviet Union was unfriendly territory for poets and writers. But what happened when the wall fell? Emerging from the underground, the poets reacted with a creative outpouring that responded to a brave new world. In this episode, Jacke talks to Russian poetry scholar Stephanie Sandler about her new book The Freest Speech in Russia: …

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685 Charles Chesnutt (with Tess Chakkalakal) | My Last Book with John Goodby 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

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Complex and talented, Charles W. Chesnutt (1858-1932) was one of the first American authors to write for both Black and white readers. Born in Cleveland to "mixed race" parents, Chesnutt rejected the opportunity to "pass" as white, instead remaining in the Black community throughout his life. His life in the South during Reconstruction, and his kno…

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Beyond Hustle: Non-Toxic Productivity for High Achievers & Highly Sensitive People with Dr. Jessica Stern 41:40

3M ago41:40

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Key Takeaways: Feeling drained, over-identifying with achievement, or struggling to disconnect from work. Symptoms like chronic fatigue, irritability, disconnection from joy, and lack of motivation can signal burnout rather than just stress. A balanced approach to achievement that aligns with your values and doesn’t deplete you. A powerful strategy…

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684 The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne (with Mike Palindrome) 1:29:36

3M ago1:29:36

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What happens when a respected church leader shows up one day wearing a mysterious veil that conceals his eyes, offering no explanation - and keeps wearing it for decades? How will the community respond? What conspiracy theories will they develop? And how will an author like Nathaniel Hawthorne, writing a hundred years later, spin a New England sin-…

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"sharp house" by Samir Sirk Morató + "The Tugwort" by Lincoln Michel 45:01

3M ago45:01

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This episode features "sharp house" by Samir Sirk Morató (©2025 by Samir Sirk Morató) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Tugwort" by Lincoln Michel (©2025 by Lincoln Michel) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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683 Marianne Moore (with Cristanne Miller) 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

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Marianne Moore (1887-1972) achieved something rare in American letters: a modernist poet who was popular with both critics and the public. Famous for her formal innovation, precise diction, and wit - as well as her black tri-corner hat and cloak, which she wore as she dashed around Manhattan - she was lauded by T.S. Eliot (and numerous prize commit…

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Unmasking Sex Addiction: The Real Truth About Intimacy with Gary Katz 41:14

3M ago41:14

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Key Takeaways: True intimacy starts when we acknowledge and accept both our polished public selves and the hidden parts we may be reluctant to face. Internal Family Systems (IFS) provides a framework to explore the various “parts” of our personality, including those that are exiled due to childhood experiences. While the initial excitement of a new…

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682 The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature (with Farah Jasmine Griffin) [Ad-Free Re-Release] 58:55

3M ago58:55

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As America closes out this year's Black History Month, Jacke dives into the archives for one of his favorite episodes, which featured a conversation with Columbia University professor Farah Jasmine Griffin about her book Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom of Black Life and Literature. PLUS friend of the show Scott Carter stops by to tal…

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"in your mind, they still dance" by Ariya Bandy + "In Our Skin" by Kelsea Yu 39:19

3M ago39:19

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This is episode features "in your mind, they still dance" by Ariya Bandy (©2025 by Ariya Bandy) read by Susan Hanfield, and "In Our Skin" by Kelsea Yu (©2025 by Kelsea Yu) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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681 The Jolly Corner by Henry James - Part 3 | My Last Book by Colm Tóibín 56:02

3M ago56:02

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It's the conclusion to "The Jolly Corner"! Spencer Brydon lived in Europe for 33 years (as did his creator, Henry James) before returning to his childhood home in New York City. Europe has changed him - and he can't help thinking, as he observes a highly transformed New York, that he'd have been a very different person had he stayed in America duri…

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Healing Codependency: Finding Safety Beyond the Drama Triangle with Kitty Chambliss 47:15

3M ago47:15

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Key takeaways: The Drama Triangle highlights common toxic roles in relationships—Victim, Persecutor, and Rescuer—that often stem from early life experiences and lead to conflict, blame, and resentment. Recognizing when you’re playing one of these roles is the first step in breaking free from unhealthy relationship cycles. Codependency often manifes…

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