Best Sophia and Heather Podcasts (2025)

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Mayor Tommy Violet & Sunny Lou: Craziest Fan Interactions, Tommy onDating Apps, Rise of 'There it is', Fan Questions and more! 35:09

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Is Tommy the most famous person in Milwaukee? We're not sure but he is back on the dating apps (and got flagged for impersoniation). We talk life post 2 million streams on "There It is!" including: Craziest fan interactions Is Tommy the most famous person Lex's performance review Tommy's DMs Library & Mayor collaborations Fan questions Dream Collab…

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How to raise grateful kids, with Andrea Hussong, PhD 26:40

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Studies have shown that gratitude can help us cope with challenges and is good for our relationships and our health. But figuring out how to foster gratitude in kids isn't always easy or obvious. Andrea Hussong, PhD, talks about why gratitude matters; how to help kids feel thankful, recognize generosity and think about others; and how to respond pr…

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Drs Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying in Conversation with Ralston College's Students 1:44:36

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In this wide-ranging conversation with students at Ralston College, evolutionary biologists Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying reflect on how to live well in the modern world, biologically, philosophically, and spiritually. Moving from Aristotle's De Anima to the ethics of diet and the future of civilization, they explore the body not as an obstacle…

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All Shall Be Well: Opening To Mystery 32:22

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Send us a text What if “All shall be well” isn’t escapism but a summons to live braver, kinder, and more open to mystery? We sit with Julian of Norwich’s beloved quote and ask what makes hope durable when the world feels unwell—plague, patriarchy, and the daily grind of uncertainty included. Instead of chasing certainty, we explore the freedom of u…

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Sophia Minnaert: Bob Uecker, Pocket Pancakes, Fav Brewers & Bucks stories, and more 53:39

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You probably know her from her sideline reporting but the 2x Emmy Winner & the '24 Wisconsin Sportscaster of the Year (Ps: The First Woman to Win the award) has an amazing backstory and a lot of great Bucks and Brewers stories to tell. We cover: Her upbringing in Madison Interning at ESPN and how she broke through Women in sports media Her time wit…

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When sounds are unbearable: Understanding misophonia, with Heather Hansen, PhD 36:35

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For people with misophonia, certain sounds – like chewing, coughing or pen clicking – can trigger strong emotional reactions including anxiety, disgust and rage. Heather Hansen, PhD, director of the Misophonia Research Network, talks about scientists’ evolving understanding of misophonia; what’s happening in the brain when someone hears a trigger s…

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Thankfulness Shapes Our Minds, Our Money, And Our Mercy 48:17

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Gratitude is not a holiday mood; it’s a way of seeing that rewires what we value and how we give. We open with 2 Corinthians 9 to reframe resources as seeds, not trophies, and walk through the simple pattern that Jesus models again and again: give thanks, then act. That single move challenges the myth of scarcity and turns generosity into a predict…

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Love Is The Frequency 46:18

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What if love isn’t just a feeling but a frequency you can choose? We dive into a Spirit-led way of living where mercy displaces judgment, forgiveness breaks cycles of harm, and courage sets wise boundaries. Grounded in 1 John’s claim that God is love and Jesus’ teaching in Luke 6, we rethink what it means to be “blessed,” moving beyond applause and…

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Questions you should ask before reading the Bible with Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw 39:30

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Send us a text What if reading the Bible felt less like swallowing a prepackaged meal and more like cooking something nourishing with friends? We sit down with Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw to reframe biblical interpretation through a simple, memorable kitchen metaphor that helps anyone move from fear and formulas to curiosity and depth. Instead of tr…

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110. The Heart of Integration: Why Rehab Assistants Change Everything 9:43

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What if the key to better client outcomes isn't doing more, but integrating better? This episode launches a new ongoing series on integration and how we work alongside rehab assistants at Abilities. In this first conversation, I'm sharing how our rehabilitation assistant model began and the core belief behind it: that great care is a team sport. Ge…

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Navigating the mental health impact of GLP-1s, with Rachel Goldman, PhD 37:21

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Over the past several years, the rise of GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has changed the conversation around weight and obesity in the U.S. Rachel Goldman, PhD, talks about how GLP-1s work; the effects they can have on mental health; what questions to ask if you’re considering trying these medications; how weight loss can shift people's rela…

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New MKE based org Next 18: Raises over $1M & Helps 374 Vets and First Responders in just 4 years 33:26

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Army Veteran Matt McDonnell nearly ended his life, instead, he started an organization that in its first four years, has raised over $1M and helped 374 Veterans and First Responders using the game of golf as a catalyst to provide mental wellness education to veterans and first responders. It’s an incredible story about a grassroots Milwaukee organi…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Best Places to Meet Women, Shocking Call-ins, Bomb Strategy and more with Erica, Bre, Marleigh and Chef Adam Pawlak 1:00:37

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Navigating being single in Small-waukee isn’t always easy, but don’t worry we have some advice. Is it good? maybe, but we can guarantee the entertainment value is there on this week's episode of Milwaukee Uncut, we cover: Life updates from Marleigh and Erica Meeting guys in bars Bars and coffee shops guys should go to meet women Is Milwaukee a toug…

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Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD 43:03

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We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are different on social media; and how to “brag wisely” by sharing your journey …

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The Sophia Lectures With Bret Weinstein - Lecture 4: The Relationship Between Culture and Genes 1:14:35

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In the fourth and final lecture of the 2025 Sophia Lecture series, Dr Bret Weinstein explores how humanity's evolutionary inheritance, both genetic and cultural, has enabled us to navigate an extraordinary range of ecological and social niches. They show that while genes provide the foundational architecture of the mind, culture allows for rapid ad…

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Bucks President Peter Feigin on the Crazy Offseason + New Look Team, Best Giannis Story, Coming to Milwaukee from New York and Building the Deer District and an NBA Champion Team 43:04

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Peter took over as team President following a 15-67 season. The team played in the Bradley Center, there was no Deer District and they hadn’t made it past the first round of the playoffs in 13 years. Four years later the Fiserv opened, three years after the Larry O’Brien trophy made its way to Milwaukee for the first time in 50 years (since 1971). …

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Understanding trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, with Clare Mackay, PhD, and Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD 36:49

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Body-focused repetitive behaviors such as hair pulling (trichotillomania) and skin picking are relatively common but remain stigmatized and misunderstood. Suzanne Mouton-Odum, PhD, and Clare Mackay, PhD, talk about why these behaviors occur and how they relate to grooming and emotion regulation; how living with BFRBs affects people’s lives and ment…

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The Sophia Lectures With Heather Heying - Lecture 3: The Usual Suspects 1:01:25

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In this third lecture, Dr Heather Heying turns to the conditions sufficient for the emergence of sentient consciousness, exploring how life evolves the capacity to perceive, learn, and create. Drawing on the examples of primates, corvids, dolphins, elephants, wolves, and others, she reveals how traits such as long lifespans, extended childhoods, so…

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Two Prayers, One Merciful God 40:28

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What if the prayer God always answers is the simplest one: “Be merciful to me”? We take a fresh look at Luke 18’s Pharisee and tax collector and discover a bigger, braver reading of mercy—one that refuses the lie of spiritual scorekeeping and invites us to live free from the need to earn love. We start by slowing down. As the season turns toward lo…

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What Happens When We Stop Judging And Start Forgiving 37:06

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What if most of our daily conflict could be diffused by one hard choice: dropping judgment and choosing forgiveness? We open with Jesus’s words from Matthew 7 and move into the real places where accusation takes root—traffic, politics, and even the kitchen sink at home. The challenge is blunt and freeing: the measure you use will be used on you. La…

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Guided Prayer- Your Sacred Choice 9:46

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Support the show This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support the ongoing work of First Love Church you can donate at https://www.firstlovechurch.org/giving In the service of LOVE, Pastors Dennis and Heather DrakeBy Heather Drake and Dennis Drake

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Your Mansion Can Wait; Your Neighbor Cannot 29:30

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Send us a text A single billboard question haunted our childhoods and still shapes modern faith: Where will you spend eternity? We decided to take it apart—gently, honestly, and without losing the heart of the gospel. Together we trace how fear-based scripts formed our earliest images of God and how those scripts often create otherness, separation,…

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Why we love to travel, with Andrew Stevenson, PhD 37:23

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Are you dreaming of your next vacation? Many people see travel as a chance to escape their routines, explore new places and maybe even ‘find themselves.’ Andrew Stevenson, PhD, author of “The Psychologyof Travel,” talks about whether travel makes us happier, how technology and social media are changing the experience of travel, why we get post-vaca…

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The Sophia Lectures With Bret Weinstein - Lecture 2: Biological Nature to What End? 1:19:41

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In his lecture Biological Nature to What End?, Dr Bret Weinstein explores the principles of evolution as a lens for understanding human nature, culture, and the pursuit of well-being. Moving from the biotic and abiotic universes to the subtle dynamics of kin and group selection, he reveals how traits emerge, persist, and change across generations. …

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Episode 28 - Witchy Vibes: Moon Rituals 37:16

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In this episode of The Stellar Soulcast, astro-besties, Sophie and Heather, continue their Spooky Season series with a deep dive into the mystical world of Witchy Vibes: Moon Rituals. From ancient priestesses and lunar goddesses to modern-day moon circles, they explore how the Moon’s cycles have shaped ritual, spirituality, and magic across culture…

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Episode 27 Moon, Monsters, and Magic 50:05

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In this episode of Stellar SoulCast, hosts Sophie and Heather explore the haunting connections between the moon, folklore, and astrology as they kick off their Spooky Season series. They delve into the moon's influence on emotions, historical beliefs about lunacy, the power of the full moon in exorcisms, and the lore surrounding werewolves, vampire…

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Guided Prayer: Justice, Mercy, and Humility 9:53

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Lay down the urge to earn your worth and breathe into a truer center. We invite you into a calm, spacious practice shaped by Micah 6:8—do justice, love mercy, walk humbly—so these ancient words move from page to pulse. This guided time blends gentle breathwork, grounding in the body, and a living reframing of justice, mercy, and humility as a daily…

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Bre & Richie on Midwest Legends and a Milwaukee Uncut Q&A 45:23

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Richie asked Bre out where? Do they get sick of going to tailgates? What’s in store for Milwaukee Uncut in 26’? Just a few of the questions answered on this episode. First Richie and Bre take some questions and next is a segment from Rusell Nicolet’s new podcast Midwest Legends from when Bre and Richie were on last week. Topics covered: Should Bre …

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The Sophia Lectures With Heather Heying - Lecture 1: Foundations 57:28

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In this opening lecture, Dr Heather Heying invites listeners on an exploration of the deep structures that underlie both scientific inquiry and the human experience of knowing. Moving fluidly between biology, philosophy, and the history of ideas, she challenges inherited beliefs while seeking reconciliation through a broader epistemic lens. Weaving…

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Courage is taking a worthwhile risk, with Cynthia Pury, PhD 37:40

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When we think of courage, we often picture dramatic, high-stakes moments, but courage comes into play not only in extraordinary situations but also in everyday life. Cynthia Pury, PhD, talks about physical, moral and psychological courage; whether courage necessarily involves overcoming fear; how our cultural and social viewpoints shape what we see…

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#152: Lisa Blasser - How to Succeed in Law School 43:21

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Today's special episode of How I Lawyer focuses on law students! In it, Jonah speaks with Lisa Blasser who is the founder of the Law School Success Institute and author of "The Nine Steps to Law School: A Scientifically Proven Study Process for Success: A Scientifically Proven Study Process for Lawyers." I asked Lisa to join me on the podcast for t…

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LIVE: A Conversation with Amanda Litman on Gen Z Lawyers 51:44

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In this special Substack LIVE Episode of How I Lawyer recorded on 10/7/2025, Jonah spoke with Amanda Litman, the author of the new book When We're In Charge and recognized expert on the Gen Z workforce.

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Inside “No Packers. No Life.” - A New Doc About the Japanese Packers Cheering Team’s Journey to Title Town 39:51

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If you’re a Packer Fan and curious what it’s like to host 20+ rabid Japanese Packer fans in Green Bay, WI this is a great one for you. I’m joined by the creators of the “No Packers. No Life” Documentary: Entrepreneur Ty Morse and YouTube sensation Craig Benzine. We discuss: How Ty discovered Packer fans in Japan Hosting the Japanese Packers Cheerin…

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Guided Prayer - Comforting Your Soul 11:53

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What if peace isn’t something you achieve but something you receive? We open a quiet door into that truth with a gentle, guided meditation rooted in Psalm 131 and shaped by breath, posture, and tender imagery. Rather than urging more effort, we lean into surrender—letting the spine rise like a tree, feeling the ground hold us without condition, and…

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Dyslexia myths, misconceptions and facts, with Tim Odegard, PhD 39:05

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Making Sense of Complex Systems with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:37:29

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In this informal and wide-ranging conversation with Stephen Blackwood, Drs Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying reflect on the formative influences that shaped their intellectual journeys, the role of teachers in cultivating curiosity and courage, the spirit of play as essential to genuine learning, and the challenges of navigating hyper-novelty in th…

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Radical Hospitality: Love, Equity, and the Longer Table 38:42

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Send us a text A grandmother takes a door off its hinges to make the table longer. That simple act becomes our compass for a bold claim: hospitality isn’t a niche talent—it’s a spiritual practice that can transform how we love, listen, and live together. We trace radical hospitality from the kitchen table to the inner life, challenging the idea tha…

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Guided Prayer- The Examen a prayer before sleeping 20:47

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What if a few quiet minutes could remake the way you remember your day? We offer a gentle, guided examen that begins with breath and stillness, invites the Holy Spirit to lead, and helps you see ordinary moments as places where love showed up. It’s a slow, spacious journey through memory that replaces self-criticism with compassion and turns small …

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The Sacred Kingdom Within 1:01:21

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Have you ever considered that the Kingdom of God might be closer than you think? Not a distant future or a faraway realm, but right within you—as accessible as your next breath? This powerful message explores the revolutionary concept that Christ's presence within us transforms everything about how we move through the world. Drawing inspiration fro…

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109. Designing a Sustainable Caseload: What Thriving Clinicians Do Differently 8:17

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What does it take to build a sustainable caseload that supports your clients' growth without draining your own energy? As the busy season ramps up, many clinicians find themselves caught between serving more families and wondering how long they can maintain the pace. Designing a sustainable clinical practice isn't about pushing harder or finding be…

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Dating in Milwaukee: Hard to believe call-ins, favorite date spots & the Red Rock Dating Show is Back. Presented by Kesslers Diamonds! 1:03:00

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A caller who met someone on Reddit has a story that will blow your mind. An intriguing update from Daniel Slade who found love at a Great Clips Convention Red Rock stories and more! PS: The Red Rock Dating show “Love on the Rocks” is back on October 16th - sign up here: https://posh.vip/e/love-on-the-rocks-3 We’re joined by Quincy, Caden and Gracie…

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Lefties, righties and mixed-handers: The psychology of brain asymmetry, with Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD 36:46

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Left-handers make up about 10.6 percent of the world’s population. Sebastian Ocklenburg, PhD, talks about why handedness and other brain asymmetries exist; the genetic and environmental factors that influence handedness; whether there’s any truth to the stereotype that lefties are more creative; why “pawedness” is common in cats, dogs, and other no…

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