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Sound Pathways is an inspiring and groundbreaking journey into the healing power of sound, creativity, and connection, exploring the profound link between Mind, Body, and Spirit. Hosted by Karen Olson, Ph.D., the show features captivating conversations with composers, musicians, sound healers, and inspirational thought leaders who share pioneering insights into how creativity and vibration shape our lives. Each episode invites you to explore the magic of sound and energy as powerful tools fo ...
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A timeless sound healing lifestyle podcast by Dr. Karen Olson- Musician, Best-selling author, and International Speaker. Karen Olson uses a sound healing method to help people find peace, freedom and the power to live their dreams. The Sounds of Healing Podcast discusses ways to use the power of music and mindfulness to improve your life, and help the world. Follow @karenolsonviola or visit her website at www.karenolson.com. Listen to how positive thoughts and actions can transform blocks in ...
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Each week, we sit down with some of the world’s most talented and successful artists and share the stories that have influenced their creative journeys. From their earliest experiments to their most impactful works, you’ll discover the processes and philosophies that have shaped their art. Whether you’re a practicing artist, a craft enthusiast, or simply captivated by the beauty of mixed media art, we invite you to join us on this exclusive peek inside the world of our amazing feature artist ...
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Say it Sister...

Lucy Barkas & Karen Heras Kelly

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Lucy and Karen, two 40-somethings, are always chatting about life, and all that it has to throw at them, and now want to share their raw, honest conversations with you. Their journey of self-discovery and healing is something many of us can relate to. We all possess a unique power within us, but life’s trials often knock us off course. They have the tools, the courage to speak up and simply say it as it is, so you might feel seen, and understood and gain practical tools and techniques for se ...
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At Mature Allure, we believe that age is not a limitation but a celebration of life's unique experiences and perspectives. Our goal is to inspire women over 40 to embrace the beauty, wisdom, and empowerment that comes with age. We share knowledge that encourages healthy aging and self-discovery. Our podcast and blog feature incredible individuals with diverse skills, experiences, stories, and viewpoints, all sharing their journeys and insights; encouraging women to look forward to aging, not ...
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This quick hitting podcast offers stories and tips from All-Star networkers who are everyday people doing good work. Listen in to build a stronger network, hear why it matters and how to take action no matter what your networking experience. Start building your network today. Hosted by Cathy Paper www.cathypaper.com www.rockpaperstar.com www.linkedin.com/in/cathypaper
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Your podcast on the Forest History of the Great Lakes Region. The forests of the Great Lakes have been home to people for centuries and have provided great resources and wealth, shelter, food, and recreation for many. But in the wake of these uses, the region has been environmentally damaged from deforestation, fire, and erosion, and are still recovering to this day. I will be your guide for exploring the forests and sharing stories of the forests and the people who have called them home. Ab ...
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Megan Murphy and Ellany Lea co-host Face Your Fierce, uplifting stories of trailblazing women, who are living their lives, outside the lines. These badass women picked up the phone when the Universe called. 20min packed full of vulnerability, wisdom, and real talk about living their "different" and facing their fierce.
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Smoky Mountain Air brings you the science, stories, and sounds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hosts Valerie Polk and Karen Key interview authors, scientists, and park experts about life in the Smokies past and present. A production by Smokies Life.
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Erik Rivenes, host of the Most Notorious Podcast (and creator of Saint Paul's original Gangster Tours) has for years been fascinated with long-ago tales of crime, tragedy and disaster from his home state of Minnesota. In this podcast Erik interviews authors who have written some sensational historical stories centered in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and researches and shares a few himself.
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Montana Musician Project

The Montana Musician Project

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The Montana Musician Project is a collection of interviews with Montana-based musicians of many music genres and experiences. Most interviews were done by students in American Popular Music at Helena College.
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This episodes marks the beginning of Season 2 of the North Country History with Rob Burg podcast. We look at what will be coming up on Season 2 airing from June through August, 2025. But first we recap Season 1 as a refresher and also an introduction for new listeners. Season 2 will bring new guests to the podcast, take a look at the origins of the…
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Send us a text We explore the concept of "good girl conditioning" and its profound impact on women's lives, examining how these deeply embedded societal messages shape our behaviors, emotions, and self-perception. • Recognizing the gendered messages we received as children – the "don'ts" for girls versus boys • Understanding how this conditioning m…
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Textile artist Caroline Bartlett draws on memory to create poetic installations and pleated forms that honour material, history, and transformation. In this episode, she reflects on the emotional weight of cloth, her journey through education and public art, and how the process of making can centre us in times of flux. Visit our website to view Car…
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In 1917 with the United States of America's declaration of war against Germany, a call went out for volunteers to serve in the expanding U.S. Armed Forces. Not only were soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines needed, but so were lumberjacks, foresters, sawmill employees, and others who did work related to the lumber and forestry industries. These m…
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In this bonus episode of the North Country History podcast we commemorate Memorial Day today with a feature about Edward Hartwick. Most people know of Edward Hartwick as the man who Hartwick Pines State Park is named for, but what do most people know about Edward Hartwick? Edward Hartwick, a native of Grayling, Michigan was a professional soldier w…
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Send us a text Rising through challenge and transforming life's hardest moments into portals for growth, healing and deeper purpose is the foundation of personal development and authentic living. • Grace Olson, therapist, author and animal lover shares her journey from birth trauma to healing through horses • PTSD and postnatal depression led Grace…
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In his layered, personal collages, Melbourne-based artist Robert Lee Davis transforms materials into whimsical landscapes of memory and place. From seed pods to postcards, Robert’s mixed media works ask us to look closer, not just at art, but at the world around us. This episode explores personal archives in the form of pictures, books and music, a…
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Send us a text We welcome Steve Richards and Ryan O'Keeffe of Jago. They believe that personal branding is about being the real you. It’s about authentic leadership. They are EQ experts, anthropologists, film makers and storytellers and Male Allies to women. When women have male allies supporting them, they become braver, more visible and more auth…
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In this tender and courageous conversation, textile artist Cas Holmes and fibre sculptor Clarissa Callesen explore how creativity becomes a lifeline in times of uncertainty. From caregiving to mental health, and found materials to found meaning, they speak honestly about making as an act of survival, resilience and quiet activism. Visit our website…
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Send us a text Lucy and Karen explore how peak life experiences permanently change us, sharing stories of transformational moments and the wisdom they've gained from them. • Lucy describes her life-changing trip to Costa Rica, including a magical encounter with sloths and a profound moment of presence during a horse riding excursion • Karen shares …
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Architect-turned-quilter Luke Haynes creates quilts that comfort, challenge and connect. From monumental public installations to intimate affirmations and photo-based portraiture, his textile practice pushes the boundaries of what quilts can be. In this conversation, Luke speaks candidly about scale, intention, and the deeply personal reasons quilt…
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As we celebrate the launch of Karen's first course with us, photographer, papermaker, and forest therapy guide Karen Olson returns to share how sensory experience, forest immersion, and intuitive making can unlock deep healing. Exploring the connection between art, nature, and the nervous system, Karen invites us to reimagine creativity as a practi…
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Send us a text Nicole Allison, owner of Worcester City Women FC, shares her journey from player to football club owner and her mission to create spaces where women's sport isn't an afterthought. She illustrates how standalone women's football clubs can create blueprints for others to follow while measuring success beyond just trophies and revenue. …
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Season 5, Episode 37: Ever feel like you're doing everything right — eating healthy, exercising — but still not feeling your best? You might be overlooking the one thing that can change everything: sleep. In today’s episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by artist, performer, and wellness advocate Evalee Gertz, founder of Sia Silk, a brand d…
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Send us a text Legendary hairstylist James Brown takes us back to the 90s, sharing how he revolutionized the beauty industry by championing natural looks over the excessive styling that dominated fashion magazines. • Coming from Croydon on a youth training scheme earning just £27.50 per week • Creating Kate Moss's first Vogue cover and becoming the…
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From fibre to found object, Theda Sandiford weaves stories of resilience, identity and social justice into tactile installations that invite healing and dialogue. Rooted in her lived experiences and community engagement, her work transforms everyday materials into catalysts for change – from zip tie blankets to emotional baggage carts. This episode…
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Season 5, Episode 36 What if one small act of kindness could spark a nationwide movement? In this inspiring episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by Karen Olson, author of Meant for More and the founder and CEO Emeritus of Family Promise, a national nonprofit that has mobilized over 1 million volunteers to support homeless families across A…
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Send us a text We explore the transformative power of female collaboration and how embracing different leadership styles creates magic that couldn't exist otherwise. Moving beyond competition to collaboration unlocks parts of ourselves that would remain dormant in isolation, showing how we are truly greater than the sum of our parts. • Women thrive…
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Italian artist Carlotta Parisi brings poetry to life through handmade pigments, delicate paper sculpture and soulful stitch. From a vibrant career in illustration to a deep reckoning with grief, her work now emerges from the earth itself - textured, tender, and rooted in the land she loves. This episode honours creative renewal, ancestral wisdom, a…
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Season 5, Episode 35: Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” in your business but still feel misaligned and exhausted? What if the real key to success is tuning into your energy and rewriting the hustle mindset? In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by Anna Lozano, startup strategist, entrepreneur, and former co-founder of L…
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Send us a text We explore how feminine leadership qualities like rest, recovery and collaboration serve as powerful antidotes to today's hustle culture. In a world obsessed with constant productivity and competition, we make the case for slowing down to access our deeper wisdom. • Rest and recovery as essential leadership strengths rather than sign…
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Jason Logan’s process for turning foraged materials into natural ink is one that’s as poetic as it is scientific. In this conversation, Jason explores the alchemy of colour, the power of observation, and the joy of creative experimentation. From black walnuts to ochre, he reveals how every pigment carries a story - and how anyone, anywhere, can bec…
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Season 5, Episode 34: Have you ever carried pain that wasn’t even yours—and realized it was time to put it down? In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. is joined by her dear friend and co-author, Chrystal Christian, to talk about her powerful new book This Ends With Me. Together, they open up about what it really means to break free from gener…
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In the early Spring of 1854, 31 year-old David Ward, not yet known as "the Pine King" sought one of the state's greatest stands of "cork pine" (the highest grade of the Eastern White Pine) west of Otsego and Bradford lakes in Otsego County. This would be a race with the St. Mary's Falls Ship Canal Company's timber cruiser, Addison Brewer for the sa…
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Send us a text Wisdom lives inside all of us, yet we've been trained to doubt ourselves and look for validation elsewhere. Our natural intuition, deep wisdom, and gut instincts are powerful tools that women already possess but often ignore in favor of external guidance. • Women's wisdom has been systematically eroded and suppressed throughout histo…
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Claire Wellesley-Smith isn't just an artist; she's a weaver of communities. Her long-term, community-based projects are deeply rooted in the rich textile history of her surroundings, with a special focus on wool and cotton. We'll explore her acclaimed books, 'Slow Stitch' and 'Resilient Stitch,' and discover how her work champions sustainability, m…
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Season 5, Episode 33: Are you struggling to turn your goals into reality? Many of us set goals but find it challenging to stay on track. In this episode of Mature Allure, we dive into The Goalden System, a structured approach to setting and achieving goals with intention and clarity. Sherri O. is joined by Kate Wade and Krissy Metzler, founders of …
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Send us a text Lucy and Karen welcome back Emma Streets, a leader in reputation management, to discuss navigating global crisis, preserving personal agency, and finding wisdom in challenging times. They explore how women can maintain their voice in a world that often seeks to silence them. • Finding balance between staying informed and protecting m…
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Think quilting is all about perfection and precision? Think again. In this episode, we meet Amanda Nadig, a Chicago-based artist, whose quilts are stitched from stories hiding in secondhand fabric. Inspired by parenting and teaching high school art, Amanda has developed a textile practice as life happens around her. If you’ve ever felt pulled towar…
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Season 5, Episode 32: Are you feeling fatigued, unmotivated, or just not like yourself? What if there was a way to address depression and mood imbalances beyond traditional medication? In this episode of Mature Allure, Sherri O. sits down with Dr. John Neustadt, a naturopathic doctor, researcher, and best-selling author specializing in functional m…
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Send us a text Lucy and Karen explore how spring's return mirrors our own journey toward light, balance and feminine power through personal stories and wisdom about seasonal transformation. • Acknowledging both the light and dark within ourselves to become more authentic and embodied • Reconnecting to the feminine through natural rhythms like sprin…
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What happens to the dresses we once danced in, the gloves that warmed us during cold winters, and the fabrics that held our stories? In sculptor and installation artist Hannah Gartside’s hands, these fabrics don’t fade – they’re reborn. A former costume designer turned textile sculptor, Hannah reshapes worn and discarded fabrics into sculptures tha…
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Long-time family friends Cathy Paper and Dave Kansas, alongside Cathy’s father Mark Paper, reflect on their shared childhood in Saint Paul and the wide boomerang Dave took upon leaving Minnesota. From London to Japan to New York Dave has seen a lot of different major companies. A specialist in journalism, technology, and broadcast media, Dave is a …
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Cathy Paper is joined today by a pillar of community service and a testament to the power of a strong network: Karen Olson. Karen is an author and the Founder of Family Promise, a national nonprofit helping homeless and low-income families. A former marketing executive, Karen was struck by a chance encounter that changed her life forever. On this e…
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Season 5, Episode 31: Have you ever asked yourself, “Is it hot, or is it just me?” If so, you’re not alone! Perimenopause and menopause bring a wave of changes, but with the right knowledge and tools, you can navigate them with confidence. In this episode of Mature Allure, I sit down with Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me, an online r…
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Send us a text Lucy and Karen explore the challenges faced by women in today's world and share acts of positivity to become better allies to ourselves and others in this second part of their International Women's Day series. • Recent history of women's rights in the UK, including that women couldn't open bank accounts until 1975 and marital rape wa…
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Can art save the planet? This week, we catch up with Swapna Namboodiri to hear how she repurposes everyday waste into striking, sustainable artworks. With an eye for the overlooked, Swapna challenges us to see beauty and potential in what’s been cast aside. If you’ve ever wondered how creativity can inspire change, this episode is for you. Visit ou…
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Season 5, Episode 30: Ever wondered if there’s a game that challenges your mind, strengthens social connections, and keeps you sharp as you age? In this episode of Mature Allure, I sit down with Bryan Reynolds, owner of The Bridge Teachers, to talk about the fascinating world of bridge. Bryan shares how he fell in love with the game, why it’s an in…
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In this final episode of the first season of the podcast, I am recording this remotely from the old lumber ghost town of Deward, Michigan. Deward lived as an actual town for just twelve years, 1900-1912, while the David Ward Estate logged off the last great pine lumber holdings of David Ward, Michigan's "Pine King" at the tail end of the white pine…
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Send us a text Today, we dive deep into the discussions of empowerment and equality as we celebrate International Women's Day. We explore our journeys and the importance of sharing our stories to inspire others. • Our paths crossed through self-discovery and a shared desire to empower women • The significance of International Women's Day and its th…
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Have you ever read a quilt? This week, we sit down with Sara Impey to chat about the intersection of text and textile. From exploring the subtleties of everyday language to weaving narratives with thread, Sara’s quilts challenge us to read between the lines - literally. If you’ve ever wondered how art can make you think, feel, and read all at once,…
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Season 5 Episode 29: Ever feel like your closet is packed, but you have nothing to wear? Your wardrobe should reflect who you are today, not who you used to be. In this episode, we’re diving into fashion, confidence, and personal reinvention with expert stylist Paola Arencibia—helping you declutter, redefine, and own your style with intention. Paol…
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In this week's episode we travel to Hartwick Pines State Park where I visit with my old friend and former coworker Craig Kasmer, the park's interpreter/naturalist to learn about the wildlife that live in the northern forests. The Old Growth Forest at Hartwick Pines State Park is a unique area. The large white pines that survived the lumber era is t…
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Send us a text The episode centres around fostering sisterhood amid the frictions of modern feminism. We dive into the sister wound, examining how deep-rooted societal constructs lead to competition among women rather than collaboration. - Insights into the sister wound and its impact on relationships between women - Discussion on the challenges wo…
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