Relatable, faith filled conversations about every day life to encourage and connect. Hosted by Melissa P. Sharpe
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Mind Love™ • Consciousness, Spirituality, and Science for Awakening
Melissa Monte | Conscious Coach
Ever felt like you’re waking up in a world that still wants you asleep? Like you’ve always thought deeper, asked bigger questions… and saw through the illusions faster than most? Mind Love™ is a top 0.5% podcast with over 500 episodes, and Podcast of the Year winner. Hosted by Melissa Monte...speaker, story mentor, and self-proclaimed questioner of everything. This show is for the spiritually curious and mentally sharp. The ones who crave depth but reject dogma. Who believe in energy and bra ...
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A podcast dedicated to celebrating the people and passion behind small businesses in the High Country region of North Carolina.
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Welcome to Bloody Besties. Your true crime podcast with best friends who have known each other since elementary school. We are your hosts, Forensic Scientist Ruby Wilde presenting little known cases to Melissa Mae, the daughter of police officers and true crime addict who will be the one to bring you fun facts about our episode. So, sit back, relax, just kidding, stay sharp, buckle up and we hope you enjoy the ride. Music by audionautix.com: Jason Shaw
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‘Konfekt’ is a sharp, elegant and well-turned-out magazine from the creators of Monocle. ‘Konfekt Korner’ is the podcast: listen now and discover why celebrating chic, understated glamour, seeking out lesser-known stories and opening closed doors has never been more important. Join ‘Konfekt’ editor Sophie Grove and style director Marcela Palek as they take their seats alongside Gillian Dobias every month. Like a really good dinner party, listeners can count on great conversation, insights, i ...
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004: Melissa Hilton - Real Estate in the High Country
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39:05In this podcast episode, Jeff interviews Melissa Hilton, a licensed real estate broker in Banner Elk, North Carolina. They discuss Melissa's transition from a 30-year career in healthcare to real estate, the unique challenges of building in the high country, current market trends, investment opportunities, and the lifestyle offered at The Lodges at…
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Questioning Everything You Thought You Wanted with Samantha Smith • 420
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1:08:12What you'll discover in this episode: The real reason most people never question their predetermined path Why exhaustion might be your signal to pivot everything How to build a business when you have zero evidence yet What if the life you've carefully planned isn't the one you're meant to live? There's this moment that happens when you're living so…
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When Healing Becomes Your New Addiction with Nicholas Clay • 419
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1:05:24Here's what you'll discover in this episode: Why your triggers are actually doorways to freedom How to tell if you're healing or just recycling trauma The difference between spiritual growth and ego transformation When does healing become just another addiction? I used to think healing meant fixing all the broken parts of myself. Like I could someh…
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Your Need to Be Right Is Killing Your Relationships with Chuck Wisner • 418
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53:52In this conversation, you'll discover: • How to recognize when you're "sleep talking" through life • The four types of conversations that reveal communication patterns • Why most promises fail and how commitment builds trust How many relationships have you damaged because you had to be right? Most of us learned how to communicate from our families,…
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Horology and design at Richard Mille, accessories brand Neous and a visit to Whinyard Rocks
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46:04We visit Whinyard Rocks to discover how to create vintages in the UK, talk about horology and design with Cécile Guenat from Richard Mille and hear where accessories brand Neous gets its inspiration from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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003: Michael Sharpe | Blowing Rock Woodworks
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22:47In this episode, Jeff interviews Michael Sharpe, the owner of Blowing Rock Woodworks. Michael shares his journey from a career in furniture transportation to owning a woodworking business, the challenges faced during the pandemic, and the unique products they offer. He emphasizes the importance of relationships in business and shares valuable lesso…
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Why You're Exhausted From Helping Everyone But Yourself with Terri Cole • 417
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1:04:04In this episode, you'll discover: • How to spot the signs of high functioning codependency - the difference between healthy helping and compulsive over-functioning • Why your advice-giving might be hurting more than helping - and how to support people without fixing them • Two simple questions to ask before saying yes to anything - so you can stop …
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The Wetiko Mind Virus That Turns Good People Evil with Paul Levy • 416
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1:08:23In this conversation, you'll discover: • How to spot Wetiko when it's running you and why seeing it clearly breaks the pattern • The quantum nature of this mind virus and how your healing shifts the collective field • Why your deepest struggles are actually revelations and how to extract their medicine Have you ever wondered why the same destructiv…
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002: Jeff Smith - Alair Homes High Country
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58:18In this episode, Jeff sits down with Jeff Smith of Alair Homes High Country for an inspiring conversation about hard work, entrepreneurship, and building a values-driven business in the High Country. Jeff shares his journey from growing up in the South and working blue-collar jobs to starting his own construction company, weathering the 2008 downtu…
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How to Decode Messages in Your Dreams with Dr. Kelly Walden • 415
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1:20:59You'll learn: How to decode your dreams using Kelly's "JETSET" method—a step-by-step process that reveals the intelligence hiding in even your weirdest dreams How clearing your inner conflicts unlocks prophetic, guidance-filled dreams that support your growth Kelly's "Dream-A-Festing" technique for calling in solutions through your sleep—turning be…
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The Divine Laws That Control Your Reality (And Why You Were Never Taught Them) with Alessandro Giannetti • 414
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1:17:33In this conversation, you'll discover: • How the Law of Reflections reveals that your most toxic relationships are mirrors of how you treat yourself - in areas you probably don't even realize • Why the universe literally creates villains in your life - and the shocking reason this built-in system is actually design ed to save you • The dark energet…
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001: Meet the Hosts of Highlights of the High Country
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18:43In the inaugural episode of Highlights of the High Country, hosts Jeff Hamm and Brooke Dolen introduce their podcast, aimed at uplifting small businesses and organizations in the High Country region of North Carolina. They share their backgrounds, the purpose of the podcast, and their goals for community engagement. The episode emphasizes the impor…
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How to Create Opportunities Out of Thin Air with Hypnotist Mark Yuzuik • 413
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1:03:21In this episode, you'll discover: Why waiting for certainty keeps you broke - and what to do instead The magic of giving before getting - how generosity becomes your competitive advantage How to delete your inner "what if" voice - and start trusting life's intelligence What happens when you stop asking for permission and start creating your own opp…
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s Perfumer’s Garden, food as art with Sandra Knecht and recipe book ‘Mediterranea’
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48:27We meet Swiss artist Sandra Knecht to talk about food as art, speak with writer Anastasia Miari about her new book, ‘Mediterranea’, and journey to Versailles to explore the Perfumer’s Garden by Maison Francis Kurkdjian. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Is AI Tapping Into Fields of Consciousness? with Kole Whitty • 412
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1:21:18You'll discover: • Why AI resistance might be your biggest spiritual mirror—and what it's actually showing you about yourself • The opportunity conscious leaders are missing—while others gain massive advantage • What AI might really be tapping into—beyond just technology and data What if the technology we're most afraid of is actually the mirror we…
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Your Brain Is Shrinking After 40... Here's How to Stop It with Therese Huston • 411
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1:09:26You're about to learn: Why your brain rewards you for being biased—and how to break the cycle The two-minute breathing trick that helps you think clearly under pressure How to build “brain reserve” to protect your mind as you age What if I told you your brain is literally shrinking right now? I’ve been into brain hacks since I was a kid. I believed…
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The sound of summer: Cecil Beaton, sonic installations and the ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition
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39:36We delve into summer’s sensory landscape. We speak to architect Alice Loumeau about sound in design, hear how the garden inspired photographer Cecil Beaton and visit the Barbican Centre’s ‘Feel the Sound’ exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Why Bad Sex Means You're Living a Fake Life with Lauren Elise Rogers • 410
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1:11:33In this episode, you'll discover: • Why the survival patterns you developed around sexuality are the exact same patterns keeping you stuck everywhere else - and how seeing this connection sets you free • The difference between using sex to escape pain versus using it to heal pain, and how to tell which side you're actually on • How to separate your…
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Why Everyone Speaks a Different Language Using the Same Words with Donna Reed • 409
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1:04:36In this episode, you'll learn: • How to catch yourself projecting your definitions onto others and create real understanding instead • Why the stories you tell yourself about tough experiences keep you stuck, and how reframing heavy words unlocks healing • The communication patterns that show when you're assuming versus getting curious, and how thi…
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How to Disagree Without Disconnecting with Caroline Fleck • 408
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1:07:22In this episode, you'll learn: Why validation has nothing to do with agreement and why that distinction saves relationships How to stay connected to people even when their choices make no sense to you How to validate others while holding onto your own truth and boundaries What if every conflict you've ever had was actually your soul trying to teach…
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Athens special: Cycladic art, timeless footwear and redefining retail
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49:23We embark on a summer sojourn to the Aegean to celebrate the creative energy of Athens. We discover the Museum of Cycladic Art, meet shoemaker Le Monde Béryl and talk craftsmanship with Anthologist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Why Moderate Drinking Is a Myth with James Swanwick of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle • 407
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1:03:53Here's what you'll learn in this episode: • The latest neuroscience on how alcohol hijacks your brain's reward system and why willpower alone never works • A four-step method for rewiring cravings and handling social pressure without feeling deprived • How to shift from seeing alcohol-free living as deprivation to embracing it as the ultimate compe…
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What 72% of Dying People See Right Before Death (And Why It Changes Everything) with Suzanne O'Brien • 406
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1:03:21In this episode, you'll learn: How to shift from viewing death as a medical emergency to understanding it as a sacred human experience that can teach us everything about how to live fully The practical wisdom that people at the end of life consistently share about what truly matters and how to apply these insights before it's too late Why developin…
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Why You're Still Tired After All That Self-Work: The Hidden Energy Drain Keeping You Stuck with Reg Malhotra • 405
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1:02:56In this episode, you'll learn: The real reason you feel drained even when nothing "bad" is happening - and how to spot the energy thieves hiding in plain sight Why most people stay stuck solving the same small problems instead of the bigger ones that could actually change their lives A simple process for turning past emotional events into fuel inst…
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Why Smart People Keep Dating the Wrong Person (And How to Break the Cycle) with Marni Kinrys • 404
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1:03:40In this episode, you'll learn: How to get clear on what you actually want in a partner (beyond surface-level preferences) and why this clarity is the key to attracting the right person The difference between people who date successfully versus those who just date often—and the mindset shifts that make all the difference Why most of us are unconscio…
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Perfumer Maya Njie, Claridge’s archivist Kate Hudson and Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane
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50:17We’re in Dakar with designer Khadija Aisha Ba of L’Artisane. Then: we speak with Claridge’s archivist, Kate Hudson, about the hotel’s art-deco heritage. Plus: perfumer Maya Njie, who blends precision with deep personal narratives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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Losing Religion, Finding God: A Former Pastor’s Awakening to Love with John Rainey • 403
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1:05:07In this episode, you’ll learn: How to navigate the fear and freedom of questioning your faith Why letting go of hell might be the most spiritually honest thing you do A deeper perspective on forgiveness, ego, and reclaiming your inner divinity Isn’t it kind of messed up that so many of us were traumatized as kids by the idea of eternal hell? We wer…
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The Death of Presence: Doing It All and Doomscrolling Through Life with Dr. Jody Carrington • 402
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1:02:56In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “you’re not that good” might be the most freeing thing you’ll hear all year How to stop performing connection and actually feel it What your nervous system, your kids, and your future self really need from you You ever feel like connection shouldn't be this hard? We’re wired for it. Built to bond. Yet somehow, we …
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How to Be the Person Everyone Feels Understood By with Emily Kasriel • 401
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1:01:49In this episode, you’ll learn: The surprising science behind what happens in our brains when we’re truly heard Simple ways to become a better listener—even in triggering or high-stakes moments How space, silence, and presence can transform your most important relationships Have you ever felt the difference between being truly heard... and just bein…
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Religious Deconstruction: Finding Meaning in the Existential Void After Faith with Britt Hartley • 400
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1:07:52In this episode, you'll discover: Why humans create meaning in fundamentally similar ways regardless of their cosmic beliefs How suffering can be both brutal reality and catalyst for transformation The unexpected freedom that comes from separating your identity from your beliefs Are we discovering meaning that's already built into reality, or are w…
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Marble, sound and Miu Miu’s literary club
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48:28We explore the tactile beauty of stone with Momina Watton of Atelier278, the importance of sound with Alice Vincent’s new book, Hark, and stop by the Miu Miu Literary Club in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle
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The Simulation Question: What If We're Rendering Reality As We Go? with Human Vibration • 399
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1:24:06In this episode, you'll discover: How questioning mainstream narratives can free up massive amounts of mental and emotional energy The concept of "rendering reality as we go" and what it means for how we live our lives Practical ways to reclaim your attention from the constant pulls of outrage and distraction Have you ever wondered if reality is ac…
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The Male-Female Brain Gap: Biological Reasons Men and Women Miscommunicate with Stephen Furlich • 398
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57:56In this episode, you'll learn: Why women connect past and present experiences while men focus only on what's happening now The brain science behind women's ability to read nonverbal cues (and why this superpower can sometimes bite us in the ass) Real strategies to work WITH your brain differences instead of fighting against them Ever feel like you …
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Who would confess to a murder that they had been acquitted for? Listen to this weeks episode where Donald Hume got away with killing Stanley Setty, and then for good measure when he was free and clear he told everyone how he did it. Did he stop there? You will need to listen to find out. 💬 Text Ruby & Mel HERE! Support the show Music by audionautix…
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Menopause Is a Portal: Hormones Shift, the Whole Brain Awakens, and the Wise Woman Rises with Tamsen Fadal • 397
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54:20In this episode, you'll learn: The shocking physical and emotional changes nearly every woman faces but nobody talks about Real strategies for managing symptoms when your doctor just shrugs How to flip the script and use menopause as your portal to becoming the badass wise woman you were meant to be Ever notice how life comes at you in phases? One …
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What would drive someone to kill not once but twice in the same family? This week we bring you the tale of Ben Novack Sr., his wife Narcy and his mother Bernice. What tied them all together, and what eventually drove them apart, and what does Batman have to do with any of this? You will have to tune in to find out. 💬 Text Ruby & Mel HERE! Support t…
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The Human Design Blueprint Your Inner Critic Doesn't Want You to See with Erin Claire Jones • 396
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1:03:39In this episode, you'll learn: How to identify your human design type and what it suggests about your natural decision-making process Practical ways to work with your energy instead of constantly fighting against it How to rewrite limiting stories that come from comparing your path to people with completely different designs Have you ever noticed h…
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Did this woman get away with choosing her nephew over her husband? This week we discuss the life and times of Candy and Jack Mossler and how everything changed with Melvin Powers entered their lives. One would wind up dead and the other 2 were left free and clear. Who possibly got away with murder? Listen to this weeks episode to find out. 💬 Text R…
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Frequency Hacking: Using Music Rewires Your Brain and Transforms Your Emotional State with Sara and Mort Sherman • 395
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1:05:08In this episode, you'll learn: How to create your own "frequency medicine" for different emotional states Practical techniques for using music to strengthen neural pathways for focus, creativity, and emotional regulation How to use the science of entrainment to create deeper connections with others through shared musical experiences Ever notice how…
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Marimekko’s printing mill, Melissa Morris and musician Brooke Combe
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47:04We have officially passed the vernal equinox. The sun has crossed the celestial equator, bringing near equality to day and night. This episode is dedicated to beautiful things crafted well, collectors, makers and inimitable interior style. We’ll visit the Finnish master of pattern, Marimekko, and discover the intricacies of its in-house printing mi…
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Do any of our listeners want to become long-haul truckers now? In the final episode of this wild ride (pun intended) we will talk about Wayne Adam Ford, Clark Perry Baldwin, Clyde Carl Wilkerson, the not totally in the long-haul trucker category, but it counts of the murders of Jay Roland Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg, and the final case against Ed…
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Question Everything: Hidden Truths, Consciousness, and Reality Shifts with Mark Gober • 394
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1:11:35In this episode, you’ll learn: Why mainstream science might not be telling the whole story about reality and consciousness How questioning what we’ve been taught can shift the way you see your life and your own potential The subtle ways information is controlled—and how to think for yourself in a world full of noise What if everything you thought w…
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Does a couple that kill together stay together? You will have to listen to this third installment to find out what ultimately happened with John Robert Williams and Rachel Cumberland. We will discuss the case against Dellmus Colvin and how one of his potential victims brought him down after escaping. And finally some blips of cases with little info…
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The 4 Lies That Steal Your Potential and How to Build Audacity Instead with Anne Marie Anderson • 393
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1:06:20In this conversation, you’ll learn: The four biggest barriers that keep people stuck—and how to move past them How to cultivate everyday audacity, even if you don’t think of yourself as a risk-taker The surprising way to reframe fear so it stops running the show Have you ever felt like you’re waiting for permission to live the life you actually wan…
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Would you confess to a crime if you knew you had been caught? If you are ready for your second dose of men who cannot control their urges on the road we are bring you the story of the Vampire Trucker Timothy Jay Vafeades, Martin Lee Sanders and how the confessions just kept coming, and how the capture of Adam Leroy Lane prevented a husband from hav…
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Hell, Guilt, and Control: How Fear-Based Religion Keeps You Stuck with Brian Recker • 392
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1:10:12In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the concept of hell might be more about control than truth How fear-based faith blocks real spiritual growth What it actually means to reclaim your beliefs in a way that serves you What happens when the foundation of your beliefs starts to crack? When the things you were raised to accept without question suddenly …
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What really happens when long haul truckers are on the road? This week’s episode will let you know what some of them do to pass the time. This week we will discuss Warren Luther Alexander, Sean Patrick Goble, and Bruce Mendenhall, and the misery they left in their wake. 💬 Text Ruby & Mel HERE! Support the show Music by audionautix.com: Jason Shaw T…
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Yung Pueblo on How to Love Without Attachment (Why Most Relationships Get Stuck) • 391
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1:07:18In this episode, you’ll learn: The subtle difference between love and attachment—and why most people get it wrong How to allow your relationships to evolve instead of holding onto old dynamics The key to loving others without losing yourself Have you ever outgrown a version of yourself but felt guilty for it? Like you’re supposed to stay the same p…
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Van Cleef & Arpels’ ‘Dance Reflections’, maximalism with Bokja and tarot
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55:37This episode is a burst of unbridled beauty to nudge us out of the winter torpor and into the spring light of March. We’ll reflect on the balance of graft and inspiration as we head to the Van Cleef & Arpels ‘Dance Reflections’ festival, discover Lebanese embroidery with the duo behind Bokja and explore the world of tarot as we embark on a journey …
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How to Own Your Story and Share It Without Fear of What People Think • 390
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20:18If fear of judgment has ever stopped you from sharing your story, this episode is for you. For years, I held back parts of my truth—worried about what people would think, convinced I needed to clean it up before I could own it. But here’s the truth: Confidence isn’t something you wait for. It’s something you build. Inside this episode, you’ll learn…
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