The mitochondria are not just the powerhouse of the cell; they are the engines that run our entire body. If we can remove the obstructions to energy production (calcification, lipofuscin and fibrosis) everything works better, we experience mental clarity and emotional resilience.
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Welcome to Plans Are Booked, a podcast for every reader, hosted by Molly Galler, Stephanie Blackburn, and Kaitlin Mattison. We're three friends who love to read, swap books, and count down until the film and TV adaptations of our favorites are released. Follow us on Instagram, @plansarebooked, or reach out to us directly at [email protected].
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There are many different philosophies in the natural health world about where people should start with their health. Some focus on increasing carbs, some focus on increasing protein, some focus on both. I've heard people in the Ray Peat community say that heavy metal detox is a fad and its not important. For the first half of the show I break down …
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We've got the giggles this week, reminiscing about past pop culture obsessions. In our catch up, Kaitlin reviews the page-to-screen adaptation of Regretting You, Steph is devouring the new episodes of Maxton Hall, and Molly admits to binge-watching the entire new season of Selling Sunset. Our book this week is E. Lockhart's We Fell Apart. We discus…
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Structured Water and Filtration, Finally Combined
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39:54Finally, an elegant water filter that actually filters out all contaminants and structures the water at the same time. The Mitolife EZ Flow structured water filter cleans the water in the first four stages, using a combination of a 5 micron sediment filter, KDF55, reverse osmosis, cation resin, and catalytic carbon. Inbetween those effective filtra…
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This week we're discussing Buckeye, a relationship-driven book about life in small town America across several decades. We talk about how the story follows both the characters and our country as they move through big changes, the ways in which the writing felt observational, and the themes of duty and repression. In our catch up this week, Kaitlin …
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Dubbed a sleep hormone, melatonin has been branded as a bandaid and short term fix to help you fall asleep. The health influencers told you that its dangerous because it will decrease your body's production if you supplement it. A popular quantum health neurosurgeon once made the ridiculous claim that it changes the shape of your eyeball if you tak…
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Chapter 93: The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill
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40:59This week we are transported to Long Island, literally and via the setting of this debut novel. We are talking about The Irish Goodbye by Heather Aimee O'Neill, which was selected as the Jenna Reads Book Club pick for October 2025. We talk about the family drama genre (and Molly shouts out a few of her favorites), the uniqueness of siblings as narr…
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Trail Talk: Joey Sabin from VOA Racing & Evelyn Sturdivant from Ridgeline Kennels
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1:14:54Send us a text In this episode of 36…The Podcast, we sit down with Joey Sabin from VOA Racing and Evelyn Sturdivant from Ridgeline Kennels to talk all things mushing — from race-day chaos to kennel life and the deep bond between mushers and their dogs. Joey shares what it’s like running a seasoned race team with VOA, while Evelyn brings a fresh per…
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Chapter 92: Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
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54:43This week we're gushing about the first novel from an author we all adore: Rainbow Rowell. We reviewed Rowell's Slow Dance (Chapter 49) and were excited to go back in time to the book that started it all. We talk about the power of coming-of-age stories, this sweet relationship that blooms on the school bus, the potent mix of excitement and nervous…
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Why I Love My Electric Vehicles Off Grid and Mitigating The EMF
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1:10:20I have noticed the hatred towards electric vehicles growing the past five years in the natural health world. The topic has become political and there is a clinging to tradition, similar to people that didn't want to abandon the horse and buggy for the automobile, but that will pass with time. I have been saying for years: Why not see the utility an…
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Chapter 91: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
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38:53This week we're talking about a very special book with a truly unusual narrator - Marcellus the octopus. We discuss how cover art influences our first impression of a story, emotion-driven vs. action-oriented plots, the beautiful relationship between Tova and Cameron, the moving way this book makes you think about the circle of life, and how it enc…
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Beyond Blushmoon: Reinvention, Resilience, and Real Talk with Stephanie Steinbrecher
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1:23:51Send us a text We’re sitting down with Stephanie Steinbrecher, the heart and style behind Blushmoon Boutique — a beloved Fairbanks fashion spot that recently closed its doors. Over a few cold ones, Stephanie opens up about the highs, the heartbreak, and the healing that come with running — and letting go of — a small business in the Last Frontier.…
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Chapter 90: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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58:13This week we're praising the pride of Massachusetts, Taylor Jenkins Reid, as we celebrate her latest novel, Atmosphere. We talk about childhood fascination with the stars and space, our deepened appreciation for NASA's Mission Control, how this may be her most romantic story yet, and the 'butter moment' that left us swooning. In our catch up this w…
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Uncorked: A Wine Journey with Michaella Anderson of Wine07 Consulting
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1:14:44Send us a text On 36 The Podcast, we uncork a conversation with sommelier Michaella Anderson of Wine07. From food pairings to hidden wine gems and her most unforgettable bottle, Michaella makes the world of wine approachable, fun, and full of flavor. Grab a glass and join us!By Tilden
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Lipofuscin: Cellular Kryptonite That Nobody Talks About
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43:40There is a lot of talk about autophagy, or cellular recycling, and apoptosis, programmed cell death, in relationship to circadian rhythm entrainment, ketogenic diets, and intermittent fasting. What I never hear is people talking about lipofuscin, the intracellular kryptonite and shuts down both of those processes by gumming up the lysosomes of our …
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This week we're talking about a children's book that rustled up many childhood memories. Pax is the story of a boy and his pet fox, separated but determined to find their way back to each other. We talk about the parallels to Homeward Bound and Toy Story, how an animal as a central character reels in young readers, the importance of found family, a…
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Glyphosate: The Pesticide Causing Chronic Disease with Dr Stephanie Seneff
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1:12:10In this episode Dr Stephanie Seneff PhD explains how autism, Parkinson's, ADHD, brain fog, anxiety, depression, and hormone disruption are related to the pesticide glyphosate. She talks about the mechanisms of how it affects bacteria and disrupts our ecosystem. I ask her if donating blood lowers glyphosate, potential supplements that can help remov…
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Chapter 88: Address Unknown by Katherine Kressman Taylor
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39:10This week we're discussing a very short book with a powerful punch. Address Unknown is an epistolary novel set in the 1930s that tells the story of two business partners whose relationship is dramatically impacted by Hitler's rise to power. We talk about the letter writing format, the erosion of the characters' friendship, parallels to changes we'r…
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36 Ounces With Mr. Willie Blackburn
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1:27:27Send us a text In this episode of 36…The Podcast, we sit down with Willie Blackburn — a man of many talents and one of Fairbanks’ true gems. Willie shares his journey as a high school counselor, his passion for jazz, R&B, and soul with the Clarence Pate Projects, and how he built his independent business, Willie Blackburn Vocalist, as a sought-afte…
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Using the Sugar Diet for Weight Loss with Gwenyth Burmingham
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1:31:31There is always a new diet circulating and they always get a lot of engagement. What makes the sugar diet unique is that it challenges the mainstream idea that sugar consumption causes weight gain. What the mainstream doesn't tell you is that fatty acids and glucose compete for absorption, so consuming lower fats while consuming a lot of carbohydra…
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Chapter 87: Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
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55:58This week we're transported to a remote island in the Southern Hemisphere. We are talking about the powerful and thought-provoking book Wild Dark Shore. We discuss the specificity of the location, the detailed descriptions of nature, the successful use of multiple narrators, the innocence delivered via a child as a main character, McConaghy's maste…
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This week we're chatting about a debut novel that surprised and delighted us. Hot Desk is contemporary fiction with multiple timelines, centered around a literary review in 1980s New York City. There's a workplace frenemies situation, a #MeToo revelation, powerful bonds between parents and children, a drunken scoundrel, and a highly coveted posthum…
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36 Ounces with Grier Hopkins, Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor
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1:17:25Send us a text Grab a pint and pull up a chair—on this episode of 36, we sit down at HooDoo Brewing Company with Fairbanks North Star Borough Mayor Grier Hopkins. Over 36 ounces of local craft beer, we dive into what inspired him to run for mayor, his top priorities for the borough, and how he’s tackling challenges like energy costs, infrastructure…
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In the past few weeks there has been another round of a "bug" going around here in Idaho. I started to feel symptoms but hit it hard and knocked out whatever I caught within one day. In this short episode I give a crash course on what I believe to be the most important supplements to take when you feel like you are dealing with a viral infection. I…
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The Link Between Alpha Gal Syndrome and Glyphosate
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1:48:54You have heard of Lyme disease but have you heard of Alpha Gal Syndrome? It is another condition caused by a tick bite but the symptoms are arguably much worse - becoming allergic to red meat! Affecting over 450,000 Americans, not being able to eat red meat can cause a cascade of downstream effects due to nutrient deficiency. In this episode ANP De…
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Chapter 85: Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
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48:38Have you ever been captivated by a viral court case? This week we're talking about a book that centers around a fictional true crime podcast and its subject, a young woman named Lucy who is accused of murdering her best friend. We discuss the podcast transcript format as a way to share a high volume of information, how an unreliable narrator keeps …
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Hockey, Heart, and the Ice Dogs Way
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1:07:48Send us a text This week, we’ve got Ice Dogs GM Rob Proffitt in the hot seat — the man behind the championships, the roaring crowds, and the future stars of hockey. Enjoy!By Tilden
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What Body Temperature and Pulse Says About Your Metabolism with Jayton Miller
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2:12:20Are you overwhelmed with all of the different views about nutrition on the internet? Are you scared of consuming sugar because of all of the propaganda? Are you short on cash and can't spend money on lots of functional medicine tests? If you answered yes to any of those then this is a great episode for you. Jayton Miller shares the basics of how to…
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Sausage & Song: The Double Life of Tommy G
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1:39:12Send us a text Join us as we sit down for a chat with Tommy G! We cover a variety of topics and how he successfully balances both of his passions...Enjoy!By Tilden
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I created the CLF Protocol in 2019 based on nearly a decade of research about human health. Since then I have been refining it as I learn new information. The first letter stands for "calcification" and is the focus of this short lecture in a series that I will record breaking down every aspect of my protocol in detail. In this episode I define nor…
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This week we're sharing a list of titles that expanded our thinking, piqued our interest in new topics, shaped how we write, and reimagined how we analyze books. Our selections cover children's books, contemporary fiction, essay collections, non-fiction, and memoir. In our catch up this week, Kaitlin adopts an adorable pup, Molly recaps her lake an…
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Functional Testing and Recovering from Burnout with Lulwa Alarmali
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1:26:58What is the cell danger response and how is it connected to being stuck in chronic fight or flight mode? What time should people with chronically high cortisol take their cortisol lowering supplements? Why is vitamin D necessary for proper sleep? What test can show you exactly which stage of HPA axis dysfunction you're in? Lulwa Alarmali, functiona…
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Leading with Purpose: Real Estate, Chamber Work, and Life in Interior Alaska
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1:31:15Send us a text We sit down with Angie Tallant and talk about her career in real estate, her position as the President of Board of Directors with the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce and everything in-between.By Tilden
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Methods of Reducing Chronic Stress with Dr Scott Sherr
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57:16With how unnaturally fast paced life is, social media notifications, neverending emails, letters in the mail to respond to, staying aware of all of the various toxins we're exposed to, dodging grifters online that just want to take your money and sell you their program, it is very easy to be chronically stressed. Practices such as turning off your …
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Chapter 83: It's Only Drowning by David Litt
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51:56This week we deep dive on a memoir that surprised us. We talk about trying something new in your forties, finding common ground via shared hobbies, the hilarity of observational humor, and why this book makes such a great gift. In our catch up this week, Molly reports live from her lake week in New Hampshire, and Kaitlin decorates her back deck and…
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Your Sunburn Could be a Copper Deficiency
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49:43For several years I was focusing heavily on the relationship between copper and iron while neglecting and even demonizing zinc. Given that our body stores a much higher concentration of zinc than copper, that was not a wise approach. Over the years I have learned that even in the case of a copper deficiency, one should still supplement zinc in addi…
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We have a special treat for you this week; we're sharing our top picks for summer reading. Our list is a mix of books that take place in the summer, are set in beach towns, or give us that carefree and joyful feeling that is synonymous with the season. We have titles across genres - young adult, commercial fiction, romance, and more. In our catch u…
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Ink and Integrity - The Dual Life of George Bender
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1:06:40Send us a text We sit down for a chat with George Bender (@horhay_80) and talk tattoos and how he navigates serving as a Chief Master Sergeant in the Alaska Air National Guard. Listen in as we get an inside look into how he balances his military and creative life, hear tattoo stories and shares leadership lessons. You can also view the video on You…
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Weight Loss and Bowel Disorders Require Thyroid with Natasha Snoeijer
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1:50:04I see a lot of health educators throw their weight around saying that they have more then a few decades of experience working one on one with clients, and then selling you the idea that acting based on your symptoms is just mimicking the allopathic pharma way of thinking. But what if we acknowledged our symptoms and used them as guiding lights inst…
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Chapter 81: Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall
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42:13This week we're transported to the English countryside, discussing a now and then story about first love, the complexity of marriage, and the devastation of loss. We praise the concise and compelling writing, the have vs. have-not set up, a surprise reveal in the final few pages, and the emotional depth that sparked deep empathy for these character…
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Ken "V-MAX" Vehmeier, KWOLF 98.1 Radio DJ, Local Sports Announcer
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1:22:20Send us a text We sit and talk all things radio with Radio DJ, Ken "V-MAX" Vehmeier. Join us for a glimpse into the day and life of an on air radio personality. Be prepared to laugh as V-MAX shares some of his funniest on air and real world experiences with us. The video version can be found on YouTube, please like and subscribe to get notification…
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Smoking, Metals in the Brain and the Vitamin K2 Solution
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52:40In this solo show I break down what Alzheimer's disease is, why so many studies show that tobacco smokers have higher risk for Alzheimer's, how the vitamin K shot given to infants differs from vitamin K supplements, and the specific and multiple mechanisms of how vitamin K2 works to prevent the development of Alzheimer's disease. I talk about the r…
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Chapter 80: We Were Liars (Pilot Recap)
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1:04:32Fueled by wine, brie, and gummy worms, we're sharing all of our thoughts on the first episode of the page-to-screen adaptation of We Were Liars. We begin by sharing our admiration for Carina Adly MacKenzie and Julie Plec, the women who fought to bring this story to TV. We praise their impeccable choices for set design, music selection, and cinemato…
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Scott McCrea, President and CEO of Explore Fairbanks, Alaska
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51:42Send us a text Join us as we sit down for an insightful conversation with the President and CEO of Explore Fairbanks, Scott McCrea. Learn how Explore Fairbanks works to bring and encourage a healthy tourism industry in the interior. Be sure to check out the video podcast on YouTube as well.By Tilden
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This week we're discussing a book shrouded in mystery. Written under a pen name, Silver Elite straddles the line between a dystopian tale of resistance and a sizzling romantasy. We talk about what a military setting brings to a story, including Kaitlin's devotion to group projects and Molly's love for a training montage. We praise the strength of t…
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Supercharged Health in Geomagnetic Storms, Diet and Libido Solutions
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50:17In this solo show I respond to questions that listeners sent in including: What is my current health gadget routine? Can zinc be high dosed for skin issues? What is my current diet? What are my thoughts on the health impacts of geomagnetic storms? What are my recommendations on how to optimize office desk space? Am I still taking shots of magnesium…
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Chapter 78: Mothers and Other Fictional Characters by Nicole Graev Lipson
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1:03:10This week we're discussing an essay collection by a local author. We chat about this format and how it allows you to read as you feel called to, Lipson's honest and vulnerable reflections on womanhood, her piercing accuracy about body image and self-esteem, and how she deeply understands the complexities of all types of relationships between women.…
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Send us a text Miss Brenna Schaake, the current Miss USA Alaska 2025, joins us at the HOODOO Brewery "Studio" for an insightful conversation about her year serving as Miss USA Alaska! Miss Schaake will also be the first guest to appear on our video podcast, which can be found on YouTube.By Tilden
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Chapter 77: The Colleen Hoover Controversy
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45:37You know her from BookTok and the legal drama surrounding the screen adaptation of her novel It Ends With Us - this week we're discussing the phenomenon that is Colleen Hoover. We talk about her meteoric rise, the immersive quality of her writing, her expert pacing, how she moves between genres, and which of her books you should start with if you'r…
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Kanna: The Most Powerful Natural Anti-Depressant with Ryan Latreille
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1:35:38Known in the states as Kanna, the indigenous San and Khoi tribes in South Africa call it Sceletium. Rich in alkaloids and orders of magnitude more complex than cannabis, kanna has a very strong effect on the central nervous system and pulls various levers in the body. Ryan Latreille started his company Kanna Extract to create very pure extracts fre…
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Chapter 76: One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
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53:02We reunite with the queen of summer reads this week, as we dive into her latest novel. We head back to Barry's Bay, home of the flirtatious Charlie Florek, who we'd like to nominate for the Book Boyfriend Hall of Fame. We discuss Carley's mastery of the genre, her gift for the nostalgic, the joy of a lovable grandparent character, and a pickling sc…
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