Best Tracee Stanley Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 100: Vital Touch 6:30

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9d ago6:30

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Touch is our earliest sense and a lifelong source of connection, regulation and communication. This episode reflects on why it matters now more than ever. In this episode, I talked about: * Even though touch is a sense that we all have, it’s not a dominant sense for most people * Bodyworkers train in the art of palpation and their sense of touch ge…

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Episode 99: Finding the Sweet Spot Between Work and Life for Better Health 9:55

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Returning after a long pause, with a change in direction and focus. Musings about the circle of life, the toll of caring and looking for a sustainable way of life. Here are some previous episodes of ‘Speak From the Body’ that cover grief and loss that I hope you find helpful. Moving Through Loss Healing From Grief With Kristie West Miscarriage and …

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Awakening Creativity with Carrie Schmitt 1:08:20

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carrie schmitt is one of the most devoted humans i know to living with creativity as a living, breathing presence. her entire life is an altar to this relationship. from the way she paints and prays by the sea, to the way she listens for guidance in the smallest moments of her day. she is a painter, teacher, and author of three books, including Awa…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Mark W. Johnson, MD 28:48

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The History of Retina welcomes Mark W. Johnson, MD, to the Leaders and Legends series. A distinguished clinician, surgeon, and researcher, Dr. Johnson has helped define our field through pioneering work on macular diseases, the vitreomacular interface, and surgical strategies. His academic contributions are enormous with nearly 250 publications. Th…

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ritual as remedy with mara branscombe 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

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while we navigate crises like climate, politics, war, technology, poverty and inequality, we need humans who commit themselves fully to a life of presence, compassion and care. humans whose devotion becomes their offering, gifting us a way forward led by fierce love and steadfast courage. mara is one of those people. mara is “a mother, writer, yogi…

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Hold Nothing with Elena Brower 44:59

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"The moment of our death, all we have is our breath. The moment of our life, all we have is our breath," says Elena Brower. "So why not clue in with it now, get really relaxed around it, and learn who I am in this quiet." In Elena's upcoming new book, Hold Nothing: An Invitation to Let Go and Come Home to Yourself, she shares how the Zen Buddhism p…

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Sacred Resilience in Yoga History with Anjali Rao 11:31

3M ago11:31

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Welcome to a bonus episode of Radiant Rest Podcast! Recently I was honored to host author and teacher Anjali Rao for a workshop detailing a feminist lens in yoga history. Here on the podcast, I had to share our brief introductory conversation in which we discussed the patriarchy in yoga, the guru-student relationship, and more. I hope you enjoy the…

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why rest feels so hard: burnout, embodiment & healing with ashley neese 1:05:12

3M ago1:05:12

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“the day i gave voice to the scared, shamed, and broken parts of myself,” writes ashley, “and acknowledged, out loud, that i had an alcohol and drug addiction problem was a defining moment in my life, a radical step towards the embodiment i had been running from since childhood… it set me on my path to discovery, and ultimately study and teach, the…

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Finding Alignment with Ayurveda with Dr. Siva Mohan 33:54

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With an MD and background in neuroscience and behavior change, Dr. Siva Mohan believes in Ayurveda as a path of better understanding our lives, habits, and behavior—and of creating shifts that lead to a greater sense of well-being. In this conversation, Dr. Siva and host Tracee Stanley discuss Ayurveda as an energy-mapping system that impacts our n…

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sarah blondin on living from the heart 56:21

4M ago56:21

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sarah blondin is a storyteller, author, and meditation guide, who unceasingly ruminates on the complexities and nuances of life and the human heart. she is the author of heart minded: how to hold yourself and others in love, has over 630,000 followers on insight timer where she has been teaching meditation since 2016, iand the creator of several on…

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Wisdom of the Hive with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Amy Burtaine 1:09:18

4M ago1:09:18

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"In times marked by turmoil and uncertainty, honeybees offer a powerful example of how to turn toward each other, to deeply commit to creating conditions for survival of all beings, and to build a future where all can thrive." —Michelle C. Johnson & Amy Burtaine Bees are life-giving. They are vital pollinators that support our food supply, and they…

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The Power of Yoga Nidra with John Vosler 33:41

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"All of the lineages of yoga nidra are pretty magical. It's so important to have different perspectives and to allow permission for each of us to be creative and to be open in recognition of who we are." —John Vosler In this episode of Radiant Rest, Tracee Stanley welcomes her longtime friend John Vosler, who leads Yoga Nidra Certification programs…

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how to come home to yourself: a conversation with elena brower 1:11:38

5M ago1:11:38

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such a tender, gorgeous conversation with elena. in her words and in her pauses, you feel the power of presence. you feel how different the world can be, how different the world is, when we arrive here. in this moment. this life. elena brower is a mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You podcast. she…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Stanley Chang, MD 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Born in Shanghai, China, Stanley Chang, MD, immigrated to the United States with his family in 1949 at the age of two. He went on to earn an electrical engineering degree at MIT in 1968, followed by a master's degree in biomedical electronic engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a medical degree from Columbia University College of Phy…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Charles P. "Pat" Wilkinson, MD, MA 28:05

5M ago28:05

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One of Retina’s true statesmen, Dr. Charles Patrick Wilkinson is Chairman Emeritus of Ophthalmology at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Wilkinson watched the history of retina unfold, working alongside fellow retina giants, including Drs. Norton, Curtin…

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Embracing Deep Rest with Tracee Stanley: A Journey to Reconnect with the Sacred 1:05:29

6M ago1:05:29

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author of radiant rest and the luminous self and yoga nidra teacher, tracee stanley, explores the profound significance of deep rest and its transformative power on our lives, the differences between sleep and intentional rest, the importance of creating a sanctuary for ourselves, the modern struggles of perpetual exhaustion, the hurdles to genuine…

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of OCT 37:26

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If there is one discovery that constituted a quantum leap in the evolution of the field of retina and ophthalmology, optical coherence tomography (OCT) is undoubtedly on the short list. Today’s retina specialists can’t imagine practicing without OCT imaging. It’s one of the first diagnostic tests obtained for the vast majority of patients, and is e…

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Queer Survival: How AIDS Changed Everything (& What Gen Z Needs to Know) - with Jim Cartwright 1:20:34

8M ago1:20:34

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"I'm passionate about collaboration between the generations. We have things to learn from you and you have things to learn from us."Sah is joined by queer elder Jim Cartwright to take listeners on a powerful journey through the AIDS crisis, exploring both its devastating impact and the unexpected gifts that emerged from the darkness. Drawing from h…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS 32:47

8M ago32:47

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Cynthia A. Toth, MD, FASRS, has always been ahead of the curve, from being the first female surgeon to join the faculty at Duke to becoming one of the earliest researchers to use OCT to study retinal injuries. She was also one of the first to use a handheld OCT system to examine infants, and she pioneered the first intraoperative OCT-guided surgica…

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Healing Behind Bars: The Journey of 'The 50’ - with Brenton Gieser 1:06:57

9M ago1:06:57

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“It only takes 2% of us to change the entire world.” Sah is joined by Brenton Gieser, the filmmaker behind “The 50,” a documentary about 50 incarcerated men who became substance abuse counselors while in the prison system, for a rich discussion highlighting themes of healing, transformation, and the power of forgiveness. They discuss the profound i…

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Grief as Revolution: Reclaiming Our Right to Feel - with J.S. Park 1:16:31

9M ago1:16:31

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“Permission to grieve is permission to be human.”Sah is joined by hospital chaplain and author Joon (J.S.) Park to explore the profound art of sitting with suffering in a world obsessed with quick fixes. Drawing from his extensive experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center, J.S. shares the wisdom he's gained from attending countless deaths and supportin…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: William F. Mieler, MD, FACS, FARVO 27:30

9M ago27:30

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome one of retina’s most highly esteemed ambassadors to Leaders & Legends. Dr. William F. Mieler has channeled his passion and impressive background into an illustrious career as a clinician, educator, researcher, and international leader in ophthalmology. He has served in countless leadership positions in or…

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Tea as a Ritual with Colin Hudon 45:07

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"Tea ceremony is about creating space to connect with the experience of being alive." —Colin Hudon, founder of Living Tea In this conversation, Tracee Stanley, teacher and author of The Luminous Self and Radiant Rest, is joined by Colin Hudon, founder of the Telluride-based business Living Tea, to discuss: The benefits of tea ritual The difference …

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Connecting with the Plant Realm with Crystal Marie Higgins 43:24

9M ago43:24

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We've been separated from the profound wisdom and kinship in the natural world... it's just waiting to be remembered. In the latest episode of Radiant Rest, host Tracee Stanley welcomes Crystal Marie Higgins—a lineaged Initiated High Priestess in Celtic traditions, an Initiated Witch, as well as a yoga teacher, a folk herbalist and an ethical marke…

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Ep. 3 - Reggie Hubbard On Healing, Resilience, And The Power Of Yoga & Sound 54:17

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In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, Reggie Hubbard, activist, yoga teacher, and founder of Active Peace Yoga, shares his incredible journey of healing after surviving a life-altering stroke. With grace, humor, and raw honesty, Reggie opens up about how his yoga, meditation, and sound healing practices became lifelines—helping him recov…

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Embracing the Void Space - with Tracee Stanley 1:13:56

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"In the liminal space and that space of doing nothing, there's magic that can happen there."Sah and meditation teacher Tracee Stanley explore the radical power of rest in a world obsessed with productivity. As the bestselling author of "Radiant Rest" and "The Luminous Self," Tracee shares how ancient practices like yoga nidra can transform our rela…

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Making Art Out of Chaos: A Spiritual Rebel's Guide - with James McCrae 1:12:24

10M ago1:12:24

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"Poetry opens up the door for nuance."Sah and author James McCrae dive into a raw exploration of how creativity can transform our darkest moments into profound revelations. As the founder of Sunflower Club and creator of viral "meme poetry," James shares how humor and artistic expression became his lifeline through existential crisis.Together, they…

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ASRS Leaders & Legends Interview: Lee M. Jampol, MD 29:04

11M ago29:04

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The History of Retina is pleased to welcome revered educator, surgeon, and clinician Dr. Lee Jampol to Leaders & Legends. Dr. Jampol’s remarkable career has largely centered around research trials, studying retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and central serous retinopathy. He has been a key player in some of the field's most pivotal trials,…

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The Scientist Who Saw Too Much: Inside Big Pharma's Biggest Secret - with Pamela Ryckman 1:16:32

11M ago1:16:32

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"This story jumps the shark every moment."Sah and Emmy-winning producer Pamela Ryckman dive into the fascinating life of maverick scientist Candace Pert, whose groundbreaking discoveries bridged the worlds of neuroscience and spirituality. In her new book, Pamela reveals how Pert's research on opiate receptors not only revolutionized our understand…

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The Animist Approach to Being Human - with Daniel Foor 1:07:46

12M ago1:07:46

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"The amount of suffering among the dead is really tremendous. And one of the cruelest things that the living do is internalize this reductionist materialist idea that when you die, you stop existing."Sah and ritualist Daniel Foor explore the profound ways our ancestors influence our lives, from inherited trauma to spiritual wellbeing. Together they…

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The Dream Revolution: Transform Your Life While You Sleep - with Kelly Sullivan Walden 1:13:46

12M ago1:13:46

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"Our dreams are not just helping us problem-solve - they're helping us access our higher aptitudes, connect with departed loved ones, and have revelations that remind us we are spiritual beings."Sah is joined by renowned dream expert and bestselling author Kelly Sullivan Walden for a fascinating journey into the mysterious realm of dreams. As a lea…

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Rest Is Sacred with Octavia Raheem 40:46

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Rest is not only restorative—it connects you to your inner wisdom and is a portal to revelation. That's the theme of a new book, Rest Is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness, by Octavia Raheem, who joins Tracee Stanley, author of Radiant Rest and The Luminous Self, for a conversation about rest as a deep spiritual pra…

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The Heart of Who We Are with Caverly Morgan 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

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What determines the path of discovering our true Self? Sometimes it begins with realizing who we are not… In this conversation, host Tracee Stanley and Caverly Morgan, spiritual teacher, non-profit founder, speaker, and author of The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together as well as A Kids Book About Mindfulness, dive into the increasingly…

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Maps for the Soul: Navigating Life's Greatest Mysteries - with Dr. Miles Neale 1:39:12

1y ago1:39:12

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"Life is a treacherous puzzle to try to solve with one quick stroke of genius."Sah is joined by Buddhist psychotherapist and visionary thinker Dr. Miles Neale for a mind-expanding exploration of life's greatest mysteries. As the author of "Return with Elixir: Four Maps for the Soul's Pilgrimage Through Death and Rebirth," Miles weaves together anci…

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Death Doula Diaries: Living Fiercely in the Face of Mortality - with Alua Arthur 50:34

1y ago50:34

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"Our lives, as brief as they are, are absolutely perfect in the way that they roll out." Sah is joined by death doula and revolutionary wellness educator Alua Arthur for a powerful exploration of death, dying, and what it means to live fully in the face of our mortality. Known for transforming how we approach death, Alua shares her extraordinary jo…

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Dream Wisdom with Athena Laz 41:13

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Dreams are messengers of insights, prophecies, and creative inspirations, a doorway to discovering more about what lies in the depths of our being. Paying attention to our dreaming life is a way of weaving practice into a full cycle of a day and honoring the states of consciousness that we usually dismiss as not real or unimportant. They are also a…

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Death Doesn't Exist: The Mind-Blowing Truth About What's Next - with Stephen Grey 1:20:10

1y ago1:20:10

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"There is life after death. The truth is it's a gateway to eternity."Sah is joined by filmmaker Stephen Grey and near-death experience survivor Steve Kang to explore one of humanity's greatest mysteries—what happens after we die? Their groundbreaking documentary "After Death" has captivated audiences across North America, becoming one of the highes…

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Your Cravings Are Trying to Save Your Life - with Luis Mojica 1:09:39

1y ago1:09:39

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"The vibrations touched the parts of my body that had been violated, the parts that I had completely detached from. And it was like it kissed me back to life."Sah is joined by somatic healer and wellness revolutionary Luis Mojica as they uncover hidden truths about trauma, body intelligence, and the transformative power of conscious nutrition.Throu…

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Decoding the Divine: Oracle Cards as Modern Day Prophecy - with Jennifer Sodini 58:42

1y ago58:42

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"You are the embodiment of the mystical allure." — Jennifer SodiniSah is joined by Jennifer Sodini to explore mysticism, magic, and the creation of their collaborative project, the Modern Mythology Oracle Deck: Wisdom and Guidance from Reimagined Archetypes. From her grandmother's early influence to her fascination with Alistair Crowley's teachings…

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Holy Rebels: A New Recipe for Modern-Day Saints - with Lama Rod Owens 1:13:04

1y ago1:13:04

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“Freedom is my capacity to respond to the world, to respond to everything, not just habitually react.” Join Sah D'Simone for an electrifying conversation with Lama Rod Owens, a trailblazing Buddhist teacher, minister, author, and activist. Together, they dive deep into the heart of what true freedom means in our complex world.Lama Rod, introducing …

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Returning the Self to Nature with Jeanine Canty, PhD 55:30

1y ago55:30

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Separation from nature is causing illness not only to ourselves but all beings and systems on the planet—yet our relationship with earth holds the potential for the healing we need, says Jeanine Canty, PhD, author of Returning the Self to Nature: Undoing Our Collective Narcissism and Healing Our Planet and teacher of ecopsychology. In this episode,…

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Creativity is the missing link to our healing - with Amie McNee 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

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“Creativity is the way that we heal. It is the way that we alchemize a lot of our trauma into magic.”Sah D'Simone sits down with Creativity Coach, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Amie McNee to explore the transformative power of creativity and art in our lives. This discussion dives deep into the vital role of artistic expression in healing, persona…

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Illuminating Our True Nature with Michelle Cassandra Johnson 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

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What are the lessons you're tired of learning? In yoga philosophy, the kleshas are patterns that create suffering, and exploring them can help us find peace and ease in our personal lives and within the collective. In this conversation, Tracee Stanley is joined by author, activist, spiritual teacher and practitioner, racial equity consultant and tr…

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ASRS Milestones in Retina: History of Anti-VEGF 49:58

1+ y ago49:58

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Join us for an extraordinary Milestones in Retina expert panel discussion detailing the discovery and evolution of a treatment that truly revolutionized the field of retina and the lives of patients around the world – virtually overnight. That therapy is, of course, anti-VEGF. It goes without saying that there is an army of researchers, clinicians,…

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Facing Death, Finding Life: The Transformative Power of Compassion - with Peggy Kelley 1:22:35

1+ y ago1:22:35

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"We're kind of just thrown into this gig, and we gotta make sense of it."In this enlightening episode, Sah D’Simone sits down with Peggy Kelley, the lead chaplain at Cedars-Sinai, to unravel the profound mysteries of being human. Together, they dive deep into the spiritual riddles we all face and explore how to make sense of life’s most challenging…

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Slowing Down with Rosie Acosta 39:07

1+ y ago39:07

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How does life shift when we give ourselves permission to slow down? In this episode, host Tracee Stanley and Rosie Acosta, author of You Are Radically Loved: A Healing Journey to Self-Love, dive into the ways we can savor the little moments and find peace in the practice of slowing down—even when we're in a season where it feels like everyone is sp…

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Healing After Heartbreak & Betrayal with Sara Avant Stover 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

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When things fall apart, we may need support accessing our inner knowing and inner compass to navigate the grief. Sara Avant Stover wrote Handbook for the Heartbroken: A Women's Path from Devastation to Rebirth to help orient people experiencing a variety of forms of personal or collective heartbreak and support them in feeling a sense of validation…

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Dare to Feel with Alexandra Roxo 46:48

1+ y ago46:48

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What does it mean to live with a free open heart? To live boldly? To stop holding back and dive into the divine chaos and art of life? In this episode of Radiant Rest Podcast, host Tracee Stanley is joined by Alexandra Roxo, author of the new book Dare to Feel: The Transformational Path of the Heart. As a relationship and intimacy coach, a mentor t…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Emily Y. Chew, MD 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

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Emily Y. Chew, MD, is director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications and deputy clinical director of the National Eye Institute (NEI). She is also a senior investigator and Chief of the NEI’s Clinical Trials Branch. In this Leaders & Legends interview Dr. Chew shares fascinating experiences and perspectives from her extraordinar…

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ASRS Leaders and Legends Interview: Mark S. Blumenkranz, MD 32:20

1+ y ago32:20

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The History of Retina is pleased to share this Leaders & Legends interview featuring the extraordinary life and career of Mark Blumenkranz, MD. Dr. Blumenkranz is the HU Smead Professor Emeritus and co-director of the Ophthalmic Innovation Program at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine. In addition, he serves as manage…