Best Phyllis Thomas Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 55-Father's Day Episode 28:51

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Our shortest episode to date was recorded on Father's Day this year! So for those who think Bubba talks too much, you will appreciate the speed at which he covers a few topics in a short amount of time. LOL There is no guaranteed formula for Dads to follow to be the perfect parent! We have God-given responsibilities and instructions in the Bible...…

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Linden with Josh Williams + Linden Blossom Syrup 53:25

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I had such a lovely time chatting with this week’s podcast guest, Josh Williams, about one of my favorite tree medicines, and one that is often found in urban landscapes – the lovely linden (Tilia spp.). Josh shared so many gems about this beloved tree, from harvesting tips to how to make the most of its medicine, and he even told a beautiful story…

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Ep. 54 "Redemption" - A Tribute to Phil Robertson 1:08:26

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As we wrap up our time producing episodes with those in and close to the Robertson family, I wanted to share what has been on my heart since Phil Robertson went home to be with the Lord. Phil made sure to tell everyone he came in contact with about Jesus and their need to have a relationship with Him. Guys like Phil and myself have the evidence of …

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"Tony Awards and BET Awards 25 - Is It Still Going On?" - TVMusic Network Podcast with Phyllis and Belinda Season 8 Episode 2 1:51:59

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Tony Awards and BET Awards 25 - Is It Still Going On? - TVMusic Network Podcast with Phyllis and Belinda Season 8 Episode 2 Check out the lastest epsiode of the TVMusic Network Podcast with Phyllis and Belinda. In this episode, The Thomas Sisters tackle the Tony Awards and the 25th Anniversary of the BET Awards. With Cynthia Erivo hosting the Tonys…

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Milky Oats with Yemaya Kimmel + Oh Happy Day Tincture Formula 1:01:50

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In this week’s episode, I sat down with the lovely Yemaya Kimmel to discuss milky oats (Avena sativa). Yemaya is not only a wonderful herbalist, but as you’ll see in this episode, she’s also an amazing singer! She shared so many deep insights about the benefits of milky oats – an herb that most people these days could probably benefit from – plus a…

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Ep. 53 w/ "Jersey Joe" Congemi (pt.2) 1:15:43

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Now that you know everything about how "Jersey Joe" came to be and how Louisiana legend Phil Robertson mentored him, it's time to have some fun and some serious discussion! We keep it light and test his knowledge on how youngsters talk these days. Then we get serious and talk all things tariffs, trade, corruption in government and where the only pl…

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Red Osier Dogwood with Tiffany Harper + Postpartum Relieving Peri-Soak 54:37

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I was so happy when today’s podcast guest, Tiffany Harper, told me she’d like to talk about red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea syn. C. stolonifera). This striking shrub is very common in North America, both in wild lands and cultivated landscapes, and I was excited to learn more about it! Tiffany brings so much heart and wisdom to everything she sha…

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Ep. 53 w/ "Jersey Joe" Congemi (pt.1) 1:08:57

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In honor of Phil Robertson...we went after his right hand man for episode 53. Joe Congemi is a New Jersey Native who moved to West Monroe in 2020 to get things straightened out in midst of all the chaos. After Phil took Joe under his wing, things really began to change and Joe shares every unashamed detail of how it all went down! A 30 year Fire Se…

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Blue Vervain with Thomas Easley + GTFTS Tincture Blend 1:19:39

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It was such a joy to have my good friend, Thomas Easley, on the show. For some reason, the herb he chose to discuss – blue vervain – surprised me (perhaps because it hit so close to home?), but his insights about it were both thoughtful and expansive. He shared about the type of person who tends to really benefit from vervain, the best time of day …

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What We're Learning with Lindsay Stagg 51:29

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Send us a text It is the Season 3 Finale!!! It’s been such a sweet and wild season–I can’t believe today is the end! Of course we had to have a Topic Tuesday with your very favorite cohost Lindsay Stagg. Today we are talking all about things we’ve learned, what we are learning, and what we’d like to learn. We talk about taking thoughts captive and …

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Ep. 52 w/ Tony & Phyllis Thomas (pt.2) 1:09:59

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They say laughter is the best medicine...well we got enough in this episode to cure all your ailments! As wrap up episode 52 with Tony & Phyllis, we get into their segments and have a ton of fun! But in true "what is up" fashion, we get real serious at the end as we discuss technology, social media, parenting, family legacy and mental health. This …

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Four Powerful Herbal Allies for Cooling Inflammation 6:53

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There are so many ways that working with herbs can benefit you – and health challenges related to chronic inflammation are no exception. In this short compilation, I share four of my favorite herbs that help to cool inflammation, along with some of the specific inflammatory conditions where these herbs shine. By the end of this episode, you’ll see …

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Through the Eyes of Our Creator with Lori Young 1:07:06

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Send us a text We have a fun, sweet, and beautiful soul on the podcast today! Lori Young is with us sharing her story, and you won’t be able to get enough. We actually had to stop our conversation beforehand and make ourselves start recording because she’s just such a joy to talk to! Lori is a wife, a mom of 3, a grandmother, an amazing artist, and…

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Ep. 52 w/ Tony & Phyllis Thomas (pt.1) 1:40:56

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We finally landed a couple members of the Robertson Family!!! On this episode we got the long lost daughter of Louisiana legend Phil Robertson, Phyllis Robertson-Thomas and her husband Tony. These guys were an absolute pleasure to get to know! Both of them are former full time overseas missionaries. Tony is a gifted artist who owns his own business…

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Cacao with Marcos Pachett + Pozol recipe 1:25:32

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Who doesn’t love cacao in some way, shape, or form? (Of course, dark chocolate is the best kind of chocolate in my not-so-humble opinion, but that’s beside the point.) In this episode, I got to interview Marcos Patchett, a London herbalist with a very interesting backstory, who also happens to be an expert on cacao. Marcos shared so many fascinatin…

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Not My Will But Yours Be Done with Elizabeth Coker 57:35

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Send us a text We have a sweet show for you today! Elizabeth Coker is our guest this week, and she is someone who just so clearly showcases the laying down of self to follow His will in her story. As a young girl, Elizabeth talks about her desire for control and the safety it brought her. She shares the way God slowly pried her fingers from the rei…

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Ep. 51 w/ Troy Belmer (pt.2) 1:12:47

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Crossing the finish line of ep. 51 w/ "Alive & Running Iowa" co-founder Troy Belmer. Lot's of fun in this episode include the story of how Troy got fired from the strawberry farm for starting a "strawberry fight." Not to mention his pet peeve of people talking on speakerphone in public! The discussion gets serious at the end as we do a deep dive in…

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A Conversation with 7Song + Smoke Inhalation and Herbal Medicine Handout 1:15:52

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I’ve been wanting to have 7Song on the podcast for a really long time now, so it was exciting to finally get to sit and chat with him. 7Song is well known for his work in first aid and disaster relief, and our conversation touched on many different aspects of this work. People often want to help when there’s been a natural disaster like a hurricane…

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He’s a Good, Good Father with Phyllis Thomas 1:08:30

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Send us a text I know these words sound overused, but hear me when I say they are exactly what I mean: you will not want to miss this episode. Phyllis Thomas is our guest today, and Emily Jones has sung her praises for months now, and man, was she right. Phyllis is someone who intentionally walks in the way of the upright, lives with deep convictio…

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Ep. 51 w/ Troy Belmer (pt.1) 1:10:31

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Spring has sprung and time to get outside and get "running!" We got Co-founder of Alive & Running Iowa, Troy Belmer on this episode of the best up and coming podcast on the market! Troy's passion is improving mental health and preventing suicide but do you know where that passion came from? Some of our worst moments in life can produce the very bes…

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Thyme with Dr. Orna Izakson + Herbal Steam for Respiratory Health 49:17

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A major hazard of inviting herbalists on this show is that with each conversation, I get so excited about the herb we discussed that I want to run out and get it and start working with it right away! I often have to remind myself that I don’t need to try every single herb, and that many of my most versatile and beloved herbal allies are the ones th…

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The Discipleship of Books and Storytelling with Lia Ross 41:39

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Send us a text What a great episode we have today! Lia Ross is on the podcast, and all you readers will not want to miss this one. Lia is the bookworm behind the bookstagram Lia Ross Reads and podcast host of Bookish Talks with Lia. Her Instagram account is a hub of insightful book reviews and recommendations, appreciated by those seeking to grow i…

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Ep. 50 w/ Mark Woodley (pt.2) 1:06:40

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Want to get to know one of the best sports anchors in the business??? You are in the right place if you do! To wrap up episode 50 with KWWL Sports Anchor and "Friday Night Heroes" legend Mark Woodley, we get into his segments and have a ton of fun! We get his opinion on everything from dark chocolate and toilet paper to Waffle House and hiking some…

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A Conversation with Rosemary Gladstar 1:03:08

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Rosemary Gladstar was the very first person I interviewed for this podcast nearly four years ago, and it was truly an honor to be able to have her on the show again. She is such a presence in the world, having brought so much love and wisdom to the herbal community for decades. Rosemary’s work has inspired many thousands (at least!) of budding and …

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Making Margin in a Hurry Culture with Samantha Decker 43:26

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Send us a text We’ve got a great show for you today! We have Samantha Decker on the podcast talking all about her newly released book Unhurried: An Invitation to Slow Down, Create Margin, and Surrender Control to God. Samantha is a wife, a mom of 4, a speaker, and an author– all of which makes her the perfect person to teach us how to create margin…

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Ep. 50 w/ Mark Woodley (pt.1) 1:09:47

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For our 50th episode we are spiking the football with KWWL Sports Anchor and "Friday Night Heroes" legend, Mark Woodley! Mark is just one of the guys when it comes to sports but in this episode you will get to go behind the camera and find out what he is really like. (spoiler alert-humble and funny) Remember that viral weather video from the blizza…

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Lobelia inflata with joAnna Sanchez + Lobelia Acetract 55:58

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You’re in for a treat! In this episode, I had such a delightful conversation with joAnna Sanchez, who has been “beckoned by the plants,” as she so lovingly puts it, for decades. She shares such hope for the world, gained through her work with the plants and relationships with other students of nature, and her positive attitude is infectious – I fou…

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Living on Mission with Joey Young 51:21

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Send us a text We have Joey Young on the podcast this week, and trust me you do not want to miss this one. Joey is our International Missions Pastor at North Monroe, so he spends much of his time traveling with his wife Lori Young to multiple countries a year. What you may not know is that Joey didn’t always do international missions. Today Joey sh…

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Ep. 49 w/ Ayden Powell "A Pizzle Dizzle" 1:09:05

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On this episode, we collaborated with a very special YouTuber. Ayden Powell, also known as "A Pizzle Dizzle" has over 1,000 subscribers and he want's to take that number as high as it can go! So go check him out and give him a follow: https://www.youtube.com/@AydenPowell Ayden is 21 years old, full of life and always ready to surprise ya! In this s…

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Redwood with Julie Caldwell+ Redwood Pots de Crème 1:21:06

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This conversation with Julie Caldwell was such a joy! It brought me back to a time when I was just a baby herbalist studying in Santa Cruz, California, where the surrounding mountains are home to countless towering redwood trees. The redwood forest where Julie lives is a few hundred miles north of Santa Cruz – but as she pointed out, the entire nor…

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"General Hospital and The Gates Effect" - TVMusic Network Podcast with Phyllis and Belinda - Season 8 Episode 1 1:25:24

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Take a listen to our latest episode of the TVMusic Network Podcast with Phyllis and Belinda. In this episode, the Thomas Sisters discuss General Hospital. We discuss the General Hospital and the stories that are currently being shown right now, including Lulu, Lucas, Trina, Emma, and Elizabeth. Will Trina get her own storyline and when will Dante a…

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How to Spot the Patterns of an Abusive Relationship with Tom Pryde 40:14

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Send us a text This week I got the honor to interview Tom Pryde, a pastor and the founder of Psalm 82 Initiative which is a ministry built on victim advocacy. Tom’s extensive wisdom and experience in this ministry has led him to organize his teaching into 4 specific patterns that are present in every abusive relationship as well as how those may sh…

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Ep. 48 - How To Engage The Culture 1:09:10

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What is Truth??? If there is no God...then truth can quickly turn into whatever we want it to be because we get to determine the standard for everything. Who or what else could there be to tell us anything different. We would all live by what we deem as "my truth." Today, many people believe many different things, so how do we know who is right and…

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Yarrow with Dr. Jacqui Wilkins + Heart + Boundaries Oxymel 46:37

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I was thrilled to have a chance to interview Dr. Jacqui Wilkins! I’ve been following her on social media for some time now, and her posts always brighten my day with their beauty and insight. Our conversation went so many places – from the ways that herbalism can reconnect us with the land and our ancestors, to more technical aspects of how chemica…

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Walking in the Word with Becky Flemister 51:56

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Send us a text Thank y'all for letting us take a month to commemorate the book and so many much needed topics of motherhood, but today we are back to your favorite Saltworks stories and we have a wonderful guest for you. Becky Flemister is on the podcast today, and Becky shares with us her story of really falling in love with reading Scripture. Wha…

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Ep. 47- How To Live Life the Right Way 1:03:08

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On this episode, we go back to 2020 when a series of events was sent in motion that eventually led to the start of this podcast. When Pastor Ron at First Baptist Church in Dunkerton, IA needed a fill-in preacher...he asked me. So with no prior experience preaching, I delivered a message that centered around the basic principles of Christian living …

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Wintergreen with Bevin Cohen + FOREST: a Winter Healing Tea 53:29

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It was such a delight to sit down and chat with Bevin Cohen – he has such a deep love and appreciation for plants, and so many gems of herbal wisdom to share! Our conversation was centered around wintergreen, a plant that he has been learning with since he was a child, but also touched on so many other aspects of living a life rooted in herbalism: …

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Repentance, Repair, & Rest with Emily Jones 58:45

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Send us a text It’s the fourth and final week of March Motherhood Madness, where we have discussed topics from the book with a different host each week. To close out the month, we have Dr. Emily Jones on the podcast! Today, Emily and I talk about the repentance and repair that happens when we fail. We also distinguish between what is failing and wh…

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Ep.46 w/ Keelyn & Allison McInroe of "Knitted & Known" 1:39:02

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We landed a couple of good 'ol Texans, Keelyn & Allison McInroe who happen to be the owners of "Knitted & Known," the best pro-life, bamboo pajama company around! With a couple of youngsters of their own, waiting until after their bedtime to record pushed the limits of our ability to stay awake and still do something productive. This will be our bi…

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Chickweed with KhadiYah Preciado + Itch Relief Oil 36:22

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It was such a pleasure to have KhadiYah Preciado on the podcast - her curiosity about the plant world and its many gifts is inspiring, and it was just delightful to hear about her love for chickweed and the ways that she works with this abundant springtime herb! One of the many ways that KhadiYah works with chickweed is in her Itch Relief Oil – a f…

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Playing House with Lindsay Stagg 1:05:05

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Send us a text It’s week three of March Motherhood Madness! Last week we talked all about grace, compassion, and mom guilt. This week, your favorite co-host, Lindsay Stagg, is actually hosting, and I was very surprised with the topics and chapters she picked. Today, we are diving into the questions: can moms have fun? Can moms have rest? And most i…

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Ep. 45 w/ Matt Chenard (pt.2) 43:55

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Move over Macaulay Culkin...we got the best guy north of the border back on the Podcast! Canadian Christian influencer, gym owner, business mentor, life coach and entrepreneur Matt Chenard comes back for part 2 of his episode. During his hand picked segments, Matt shares that he loves "Lord of the Rings" and "Home Alone." When it comes to hidden ta…

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Free From Mom Guilt With Laura Katzenmeyer 49:23

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Saltworks Podcast! Last week on launch day we covered all the behind the scenes of my new book, You’re Still a Good Mom: Motherhood Surrendered to the One Who Never Fails (Even When You Feel You Have). The rest of this month, however, we’ll be having different surprise hosts to dive into the topics written in the …

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Ep. 45 w/ Matt Chenard (pt.1) 1:02:44

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Our FIRST international episode!!! No, we didn't actually leave the country, but thanks to technology, we were able to connect online with one of the best guys in all of Canada! Matt Chenard is a former hockey player turned highly successful entrepreneur, influencer and mentor. This guy has it all...but some of the best parts of his story came at a…

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Licorice with Dr. Ryan Shepherd + Qi-Boosting Chicken 51:13

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It was such a joy to meet Dr. Ryan Shepherd! In our conversation, we dove into the many benefits of licorice root, which is one of the most frequently worked-with plants in herbal medicine, thanks to its wide use in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas. Ryan also shared about his herbal journey from London to China to Texas – a story that is perha…

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LAUNCH DAY (Behind the scenes of the book) with Andrew Dye 53:07

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Send us a text GUYS! Today is LAUNCH DAY for You’re Still a Good Mom: Motherhood Surrendered to the One WHo Never Fails (Even When You Feel You Have). I cannot believe the day is here, and so to commemorate this occasion, I am actually not hosting. My husband Andrew is host today and we are having a conversation that is honestly just real and vulne…

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Ep. 44 w/ Mike Sorenson (pt.2) 51:16

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Part 2 with legendary trick shot artist and Tiktok sensation Mike Sorenson was a slam dunk! In addition to being an autograph aficionado, Mike seems to be a Jeopardy level wiz when it comes to sports trivia! Along with all the other fun segments, Mike wanted to give his take on Caitlin Clark and her impact on women's basketball. One of our goals in…

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Hawthorn with EagleSong Gardener + Hawthorn Oxymel 1:21:27

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It’s always an honor to connect with EagleSong, and this conversation was no exception. She has such a deep and dynamic presence in the herbal world, and I knew our conversation would be rich with wisdom and insight. We talked about the interconnectedness of people, plants, the earth, and human history—big, beautiful themes that EagleSong brings to…

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Freedom from Legalism and Shame with Kirby Johnson 53:16

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Send us a text Friends, this episode is nothing short of life-giving. I have been so excited to share it with you. On the podcast today we have Kirby Johnson who is a licensed counselor and all around wise woman. As she shares with us her story of growing up with a transactional view of faith, we talk about overcoming legalism, letting go of shame,…

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Bonus-Wapsie Valley 2025 Wrestling Season Celebration! 41:15

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Enjoy this compilation of interviews taken at the season-end celebration for another great season of Wapsie Valley wrestling including a state championship at 175 lbs for Kanen Decker. We were able to interview coaches, parents and a few senior wrestlers to get their take on this season and just what wrestling means to all of them. Follow/Like/Subs…