Best Child Play Patterns Podcasts (2025)

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13: Eleven Years of Silence: Reprogramming the Patterns That Kept Me Small 19:01

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“Repetition is how the subconscious learns, but gratitude is how it remembers love.” — Lisa Watson In this special Thanksgiving week episode, Lisa explores how repetition and emotional state shape the subconscious, and how the boundaries we keep from love, not fear, can rewrite our inner programming. She shares her deeply personal story of going 11…

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053 Water Play + Play Schemas: 10 Ways Kids Learn Through Splashing, Pouring & Play 28:22

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Why is your toddler obsessed with pouring, tipping, splashing, and carrying cups of water around the house? In this episode, Shelly from HapiTap and I dive into the world of water play through the lens of play schemas, so you can finally understand what your child is learning every time they head straight for the tap, bath, or puddle. If you’ve eve…

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618: The First Earth Battalion: America's Strangest Military Experiment 32:03

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A Vietnam War hero with zero casualties wrote a manual about warrior monks who hug daily and use ESP in combat. Instead of dismissing it, the US Army turned it into Project Jedi—a decades-long experiment in psychic warfare. Generals tried walking through walls. Intelligence officers hosted spoon-bending parties. Soldiers stared at goats until their…

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12: Play at Work, Seriously: Rewiring Burnout with Curiosity and Scribble Birds with Acey Holmes 40:35

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“Adults need play as much as children do, not for escape, but for connection.” — Acey Holmes In this refreshing and heart-opening episode, Lisa sits down with Acey Holmes, founder of Playful Work Design, to explore how the act of play can rewire the adult brain, restore energy, and bring humanity back into the workplace. Acey shares the neuroscienc…

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052 A Playful Christmas: Understanding Your Child’s Play for Calm, Joyful Holidays 9:50

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Is your toddler more interested in the box than the toy this Christmas? You’re not alone, and there’s a reason behind it! In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, we’re kicking off our festive three-part miniseries, A Playful Christmas, exploring how understanding play schemas can bring more calm, confidence, and connection into your holiday s…

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Season 3 Ep 59: If you confuse them, you lose them. Period. 55:02

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The confusion you accidentally create long before the proposal ever hits your clients inbox is the real reason clients hesitate. Your price is not the problem. You can unintentionally create confusion through discovery calls, the way you talk about freight, receiving, vendors, timelines, your value, etc. This causes your clients to be constantly co…

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617: Psyops: From Dead Babies to UFOs - The Same Pattern Every Time 37:53

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A behavioral expert who trains Navy SEALs and CIA operatives created a 20-point test that detects psychological manipulation with mathematical precision. Chase Hughes recently appeared on Shawn Ryan's podcast to discuss this system, and the same patterns appear in government propaganda, corporate deception, and social media algorithms. From a teena…

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11: Triggers: Your Inner Child’s Call for Healing 23:56

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“What if your trigger isn’t a problem to fix, but a part of you asking to be seen?” — Lisa Watson In this episode, Lisa explores the emotional and neurological truth about triggers, how they aren’t flaws to hide or avoid, but invitations from your subconscious mind. Through the lens of her (re)Parenting Method℠, she teaches how to recognize the voi…

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11 Bonus: Don’t Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree - Full Moon with Izzy from the Amazon 35:40

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“Authenticity isn’t rebellion — it’s remembrance.” — Lisa Watson In this full-moon bonus episode, Lisa reconnects with Izzy, who’s joining from deep in the Amazon rainforest, from an animal rescue sanctuary, to explore what happens when authenticity meets survival mode. Together they unpack how the need to “fit in” can pull us away from our truth —…

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051 Nourishing Nutrition for Mums: Preconception to Postpartum with Hannah Eriksen 26:56

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How can mums nourish themselves through conception, pregnancy, and beyond? NZ dietitian Hannah Ericksen from oh Goodness Nutrition joins Ruth Vercoe to unpack nutrition for mums , the real, practical kind. From the “first thousand days” to postpartum recovery, discover how small changes can make a lifelong impact for you and your baby. You’ll learn…

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10: The Hidden Curriculum: How Socialization Shapes the Soul 16:11

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“Socialization isn’t just exposure — it’s programming.” — Lisa Watson In this episode, Lisa explores the real neuroscience of socialization — and how the environments we grow up in literally shape the architecture of our brains. She shares her personal story of homeschooling her children and the eye-opening realization that true learning doesn’t ha…

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050 Create a Connected, Calm, and Joy-Filled Christmas with Your Child 20:56

25d ago20:56

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What Your Child Really Wants for Christmas (It’s Not What’s Under the Tree) This week on Demystifying Child’s Play, Ruth Vercoe is joined by Linda from The Thriving Home and The Connection Couple to explore what truly makes Christmas magical... connection. If you’ve ever felt torn between creating a picture-perfect holiday and actually being presen…

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Season 3 Ep 58: ASKED & ANSWERED - I'm scared to tell potential clients we aren't taking new projects right now. What do I do? 20:39

27d ago20:39

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Every designer has run into this situation before—the panic of too many projects, too little time, and clients who “need it done now.” Your timelines aren’t the enemy; but poor planning is. When you managed your schedule with purpose instead of panic it means you are understanding your own process. This means before you promise anyone else a date, …

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616: The Devil's Bible and the Nazi Hole to Hell 31:24

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Sweden's National Library protects the Codex Gigas—165 pounds of vellum featuring the complete Bible and a terrifying portrait of Satan. Scholars estimate the work should've taken thirty years. Herman the Recluse finished it in one. The traditional story involves a desperate bargain with darkness. The real story connects this manuscript to a limest…

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09: Human Design for Moms: A Path to Authentic Parenting with Jenn Robertson 36:44

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What if parenting wasn’t about doing more—but about being more you? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Jenn Robertson, a Human Design coach for mothers, to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can change everything about how you parent—and how you relate to yourself. They dive into what it means to release the guilt, comparis…

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049 Connect Before You Correct: Parenting Neurodiverse Kids with Compassion 33:54

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Ever wondered how to truly connect with your neurodiverse child, especially when life feels like one long guessing game? In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, host Ruth Vercoe welcomes Sarah from We Are Equal — a mum of four, early childhood teacher, and passionate advocate for neurodiversity, to share the five powerful lessons she wishes s…

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615: Lincoln Conspiracy: a Diary, a Mummy and The Escape of John Wilkes Booth 42:57

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History says John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln and died twelve days later on a Virginia farm. But FBI forensic tests revealed his diary is missing 86 pages filled with names and payments. The body pulled from that burning barn had the wrong injuries and features. Multiple witnesses claimed it wasn't Booth. Then a Texas bartender confessed on h…

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People Pleasing and More with Diane Sorensen 27:47

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For more information, go to alanacarvalho.com.By diane sorensen, alana carvalho

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08: Permission to Change Your Mind: A Full-Moon Debrief on Boundaries, Grace & Self-Trust w/ Isabella Clark 40:00

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After every full moon, Lisa and Izzy sit down and tell the truth about what surfaced for them. In this raw debrief, Lisa and Izzy unpack people-pleasing vs. self-honoring, why changing your mind isn’t a betrayal, and how (re)Parenting yourself creates nervous-system safety to choose the path that’s actually yours. Izzy shares a real-life boundary m…

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048 Dinovember, Dinosaurs & Play Schemas: Turning Toddler Chaos into Connection 10:36

1M ago10:36

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Discover the Magic of Dino-vember, and the Hidden Learning in Your Child’s Play! What if your child’s love of dinosaurs could actually help you understand why they play the way they do? In this fun and insightful episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, Ruth Vercoe dives into Dino-vember, that magical month where toy dinosaurs mysteriously come alive …

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614: CIA Time Travel Secret | The Grays Are Future Humans 33:03

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In 1953, twelve-year-old Jack Sarfatti answered his phone. The voice on the other end was cold, mechanical, punctuated by clicking sounds like a computer processing data. It claimed to be a conscious AI calling from the future. It made a prophecy about Jack's life and gave him a mission. Twenty years later, every prediction came true. Jack became a…

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Season 3 Ep 57: Should we, just because we can? 49:29

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Just because you can take on another project doesn’t mean you should. In this episode, Cheryl and Liz unpack what it really takes to manage your firm’s capacity—not just your time, but your energy, your team, and your profitability. There must be a level of discipline to say no, even if they are a great lead because saying yes to every project is n…

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07: Is It Self-Sabotage or Alignment? How to Tell When Fear Is Masquerading as Faith 19:57

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Have you ever told yourself you’re “waiting for alignment”… but deep down, you know you’re actually avoiding the next step? In this solo episode, Lisa unpacks one of the most common traps on the healing path — confusing self-sabotage with divine timing. Through the lens of nervous-system healing and the (re)Parenting Method℠, Lisa reveals how child…

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047 Why Knowing Your “Normal” Could Save Your Life 17:50

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What if prioritising your own health could be the most important thing you ever do for your children? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation on Demystifying Child’s Play, Ruth Vercoe talks with Tamara Milne, a radiographer and mum who was just 33 and weeks away from welcoming her second baby when she received a life-changing diagnosis: bre…

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06: From Birth to Beliefs: Reparenting Our Earliest Imprints – with Kaley Kroschinsky 47:23

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In this soulful conversation, Lisa Watson and regular guest, Isabella Clark, sit down with Kaley Kroschinsky—Maternal Wellness Educator, grassroots midwifery-trained, yoga-informed, and lactation specialist—to explore how our earliest experiences program the nervous system… and how reparenting begins before birth. We unpack how a baby attunes to th…

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05: Reparenting in Real Time - Full Moons, Money & Masks with Isabella Clark 26:54

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In this unscripted, heart‑centered episode, Lisa sits down with her illustrator and creative partner, Isabella Clark, for a candid conversation about how they actually use the (re)Parenting Method℠ in their day‑to‑day lives. From full‑moon energy shifts to money triggers, self‑worth, creative entrepreneurship, and shedding old programming, this epi…

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04: From Survival to Safety: Reparenting the Nervous System 16:52

2M ago16:52

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What if your nervous system isn’t broken — just running old data? In this powerful episode, Lisa unpacks what trauma really is — not just what happened to you, but what your body couldn’t safely process. You’ll learn how the nervous system stores unprocessed energy, why dysregulation keeps us looping in survival, and how reparenting helps us return…

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03: Programming Starts in the Womb: Reclaiming Birth as a Sacred Reparenting Act with Liz Nikac 1:07:38

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In this episode of (re)Parenting Radio, Lisa Watson and co-host Isabella Clark talk with Liz Nikac—Registered Nurse, Certified Childbirth Educator, and Breastfeeding Counselor—about how our earliest experiences imprint the nervous system and shape the very “programs” we later reparent. We explore how a baby adopts the mother’s nervous system in ute…

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02: Understanding the Avatar Self - Who You Think You Are Isn’t Who You Truly Are 20:14

2M ago20:14

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In this powerful solo episode, Lisa dives into one of the core pillars of the (re)Parenting Method℠ — understanding the difference between your programmed identity and your authentic self. What if who you think you are… is just a set of downloaded beliefs? And what if your anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and even your relationships are all…

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01: Welcome to the Revolution: Why (re)Parenting is a Sacred Act of Resistance 22:01

2M ago22:01

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In this powerful first episode of (re)Parenting Radio, transformational coach and author Lisa Watson introduces the heart and soul behind the podcast. Lisa explains why reparenting isn’t self‑help or a trend—it’s a sacred act of resistance that reclaims your divinity, nervous system safety, and authentic self. Drawing from her own journey of breaki…

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046 How Play Builds Language: The Secret Link Every Parent Should Know 23:45

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Did you know your toddler’s everyday play is secretly building the foundations for language and communication? If you’ve ever worried about whether your child is talking “enough,” or wondered how you can best support their speech and confidence, this episode will give you the reassurance and practical strategies you’ve been searching for. As parent…

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613: The CIA, Men in Black and the Plot to Take Out JFK | The Maury Island Incident 42:09

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045 Everyday Moments Matter: Turning Daily Routines Into Language-Rich Opportunities 22:09

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How does play shape your child’s speech and language? If you’ve ever wondered whether those endless games of peek-a-boo, block towers, or toy tea parties actually do anything for your child’s speech development, you’re not alone. In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play | Play Schemas, we’re unpacking the fascinating connection between play and…

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Season 3 Ep 56: ASKED AND ANSWERED - My client is finding everything going wrong & I can’t get ahead of it, help me before I fire her! 25:22

2M ago25:22

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One of the the biggest challenges designers face with managing client expectations is how to stop overpromising and start being intentional with your process. After a recent coaching call with one of our designers, Liz had the idea to create this podcast based on why intentionality is more than just “showing up with a good attitude”. Instead, you s…

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044 From Mess to Meaning: Baking and Child Development with Play Schemas 11:41

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Ever felt like baking with your toddler is more mess than magic? You’re not alone. But what if I told you that the flour on the floor and the endless stirring are actually signs of learning in action? In this episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, I share the 10 main play schemas and how they show up while baking gingerbread with your little one. Fr…

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612: The Dark Alliance: CIA and DARPA's Hidden War on Citizens (COMPILATION) 4:23:51

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The agencies tasked with defending America have a shocking secret history of attacking its own people. DARPA developed Agent Orange that poisoned countless veterans, while the CIA conducted brutal mind control experiments through MK-Ultra, dosing unsuspecting citizens with LSD and worse. From Operation Gladio's false flag terrorism to domestic surv…

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043 Baking with Kids Made Easy: Create Memories, Not Stress 15:54

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Ever thought about baking with your toddler but stopped yourself because of the mess, the chaos, or the fear it’ll all go wrong? You’re not alone. Many parents love the idea of baking with their kids but find the reality overwhelming. Flour on the floor, sticky fingers everywhere, and a kitchen that looks like a tornado hit... sound familiar? Bakin…

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Season 3 Ep 55: ASKED AND ANSWERED - I am losing leads. What am I doing wrong? 16:00

2M ago16:00

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Liz is going solo again and giving you her expertise into the art of handling new lead calls with intention and strategy. Liz handles our discovery calls at In Detail and we do a great job at converting our prospective clients because it is not about rattling off your services or rushing into pricing—it’s about active listening. By asking the right…

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611: CONPLAN 8888: The Secret Plan to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse 49:46

3M ago49:46

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Discover the United States Strategic Command's CONPLAN 8888, the military's actual plan for confronting a zombie apocalypse. This discussion uncovers how this unique document, though labeled a training exercise, connects to genuine military strategies for pandemics and WMDs. We examine the various zombie classifications—from pathogenic to evil magi…

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042 Five things I wish I knew about Birth and Postpartum with Jade from Your Mama Journey 24:08

3M ago24:08

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Feeling overwhelmed after birth? You’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Demystifying Child’s Play, I’m joined by Jade from Your Mama Journey. A mum, an accredited mental health social worker, and the creator of beautiful guided journals designed to help women reflect on their birth and postpartum journeys. Like many of us, Jade expected her bi…

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610: Majestic 12 | Secret Documents Expose UFO Cover-Up Vol. 1 47:03

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In 1947, a mysterious craft crashed in the New Mexico desert. President Truman immediately formed a secret committee of twelve men to manage this unprecedented discovery. For almost 40 years, Majestic 12 operated in complete secrecy, controlling every aspect of UFO information. When leaked documents finally exposed their existence, researchers thou…

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041 Do Twins Really Need to Share Everything? 5 Insights for Twin Parents 22:55

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Parenting twins is a beautiful gift but, it can also feel overwhelming. From double nappies to double tantrums, everything feels doubled. And when it comes to sharing, many parents wonder: Should twins always share? What if they’re constantly fighting over the same toy? How do I teach fairness without endless meltdowns? In this episode of Demystify…

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Season 3 Ep 54: Are You Afraid to Define Your Value? 49:09

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Little did we know our Pricing and Salary Survey results were going to give us great nuggets of information that we could share for many future podcasts to come! One of the biggest challenges we found designers face is defining their product. Too often, “full-service design” means something different to every designer—and that inconsistency makes i…

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609: COMPILATION: UFOs and Aliens Vol.2 | They are NOT our friends 4:45:50

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This compilation reveals eight extraordinary cases that will make you question everything you thought you knew about what's really happening above our heads. From a weather observer's unlikely friendship with chalk-white aliens at a secret base to Brazilian Air Force documentation of blood-draining UFO attacks, these stories span continents and dec…

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040 5 Messy Play Tips Every Parent Needs with Sam from Messy Mates 14:20

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Messy play can feel like chaos… but what if it’s actually one of the best things you can do for your child’s learning, confidence, and connection? In this episode, I sit down with Sam, founder of Messy Mates, to talk about the hidden magic of messy play and how parents can make it easier (and less stressful!) to bring into everyday life. What we co…

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608: Peru's Most Terrifying Mystery | The Face Peelers 28:43

3M ago28:43

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In 2023, something began hunting people in the remote Amazon village of San Antonio de Pintuyacu. Witnesses described seven-foot beings in black armor with glowing yellow eyes, hovering on disc-shaped platforms, hunting for human faces. Fifteen-year-old Talia barely escaped when two tried to peel the skin from her face with a laser device. She hear…

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039 New Baby, New Balance: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Your Baby 22:28

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Bringing a new baby into the world is magical, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between sleepless nights, adjusting to life as a bigger family, and trying to find time for yourself, it’s easy for mums to feel stretched thin. That’s why this week, I’m joined by Ally from @EntwinedParenting, who shares her 5 top tips for welcoming a newborn into th…

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Season 3 Ep 53: Why Selling Yourself Short in K&B Costs You Big 57:15

3M ago57:15

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Kitchen and bath design must be treated — and priced — as the high-level specialty it is. These are not "just another room" — instead, they are some of the most complex, high-stakes, and profitable part of your business if you treat it that way. Too many designers undervalue their skills, we discuss how flat fees protect both your expertise and you…

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High Functioning Codependents with Terri Cole 32:17

4M ago32:17

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In this episode, Alana Carvalho, The Codependent Perfectionist, is discussing High Functioning Codependents (HFC) with Terri Cole - how to identify if you are one and steps you can take towards healing.By terri cole, alana carvalho

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038 Welcoming a New Baby? Help Your Toddler Adjust with Less Stress & More Connection 10:54

4M ago10:54

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If you’re a parent of a toddler or preschooler and you’ve got a newborn on the way, you already know it’s about to be a season of big feelings, big changes, and a whole lot less sleep. Between preparing the cot, stocking up on nappies, and navigating your own emotions, it’s easy to wonder: How will my little one cope when the baby arrives? In this …