Filmmaker Nicholas McCarthy, obsessed with an obscure movie vaguely remembered from his youth, embarks on a search for the mysterious creator — and would be destroyer — of perhaps the strangest vanity project ever made, the legendary, lost high school drama, Student Confidential. A six part limited docuseries from Topic Studios, Severin Films and SpectreVision Radio.
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Project SCars Project Podcasts
Journey to undo the ravages of unhealed trauma. On the lo-fi tip.
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These chats about repair (our stuff, ourselves and our communities) range from mending textiles to the repair of broken bones, from up-cycling in the pandemic to community conflict in Bangladesh, from home made Punk Clothes to celebrating scars. Growing out of a Community project in Lewisham, South East London the podcasts give more space for longer conversations, and you'll be able to hear Rose Sinclair, textile specialist, Raj Bhari, Peacebuilder, talking with Clare MacDonald, artist and U ...
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The Not Viable Project is a raw feminist podcast about surviving systems that silence women. From workplace trauma to invisible scars, we speak rage, truth, and resilience. When the world calls us too much, we call it out—loud.
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Welcome to the UProot Project Podcast, where we delve into and dismantle toxic beliefs about God, ourselves, and each other. Together, we replant these insights in the fertile soil of wisdom and love, fostering growth and transformation for our souls. Join us on this enlightening journey.
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This is the reincarnation of Ken Burrell's Pragmatic PMOCast, perfect for listening on your commute. To start with, this will be the home to soundtracks from an existing video series (so please don't be surprised by the use of the word "video" on an audio-only podcast!). In due course and if people want it, it may also include podcast-specific content.
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Handling life with grit and grace and some sass. Welcome to ”The Resilience Project,” where your host, Annie, starts it all with the question: Can you run out of resilience? Each episode unpacks the art of bouncing back, turning scars into superpowers, and stress into strategies. Whether you’re wrestling with a job loss, navigating grief and heartbreak, or just tired of the same old grind, this is your sanctuary for finding strength. Join Annie and a vibrant cast of characters from all walks ...
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Project AD Marketing Director Luke has on a member of the Project AD Farm League weekly to shoot the shit, talk business, news, supplements, training, and to give the team a chance to tell the audience about themselves!
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Some say leaders are born. Others say they’re made. But the only question that matters is… Are You Ready to Lead? This weekly podcast sharpens leadership the hard way— Through real stories, real failures, and field-proven lessons. Hosted by Robert Barba— a real-world leader with military grit and corporate scars to prove it. Each episode delivers one rule of leadership— taught through practical insights, hard-earned reflections, and daily challenges you can act on right away. It’s not about ...
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Introducing BIRDS EYE VIEW, a podcast that gives you a new perspective on women in prison. Made with women incarcerated in the north of Australia, the podcast takes you inside Sector Four, where scars and regret overlap with hope, horoscopes and beauty hacks. This 10-episode audio journey is the result of a two-year storytelling project involving more than 70 women imprisoned in the Darwin Correctional Centre. “We made this podcast ‘cause we want to shake things up and show you who we really ...
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Creators on "The Courageous Creativity Show" redefine success and purpose not merely by traditional metrics like applause or fame, but through a deeper commitment to authenticity, impact, and personal growth, especially when navigating life's challenges. Here's how they express this: Redefining Success • Provoking Thought and Resonating with Audiences: For playwright Jeanette Hill, a play is successful if it makes people think or provokes discussion, even if they don't agree with the content ...
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Delightfully Dharmic is a podcast blending evidence-based mental health with intuitive practices and timeless wisdom. Hosted by licensed therapist and psychedelic guide Keilani Perisian-Mason, each episode explores healing, awareness, and what it means to live in balance and wholeheartedness. From nervous system repair to spiritual awakening, grief to integration, ritual to relationship—we go deep with warmth, reverence, and a wink of sacred mischief. This space is for seekers, deep feelers, ...
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Playboy Bunny and one-time actress Susan Scott talks about her time on and off the set of “Student Confidential,” and a telling clue is found in the hunt for the creator of the enigmatic film. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous,…
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Chris Hellawell is the Director of the Edinburgh Tool Library Chris has an educational background in environmental science, but began working in the charity sector 20 years ago. In 2014 he found a way to combine his dual passions of environmental and social justice by starting the first tool library in the UK, and since then it has grown to encompa…
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The search for the film elements for the legendary vanity project “Student Confidential.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SpectreVision Radio
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Richard Horian, the writer/producer/director/editor/music composer-performer/star of “Student Confidential” reveals the origins of his film - as well as the fate he intended for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SpectreVision Radio
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Sarah is Founding Director of Craftivist Collective and Gentle Protest. She is an award-winning activist, author and Ashoka Fellow. Born in Everton, the fourth most deprived ward in the UK. An Activism Manager at Oxfam GB before founding the global Craftivist Collective in 2009. Corbett calls her unique methodology ‘Gentle Protest’ and her work has…
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Stop Working. Start Dreaming. (The Strategy Behind the Vision)
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5:13Epic Quest" starts with a vision, but are you giving yourself the space to see it? As part of the Sauti Global mission to help you find your voice, this episode dives into the lost art of daydreaming. We aren't talking about being lazy; we are talking about the strategic use of imagination to design the life—and the legacy—you actually want to buil…
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The advent of the Internet yields a treasure trove of information about the backstory of the creator of “Student Confidential” - along with a bigger mystery. Part two of a six part limited docuseries from Topic Studios, Severin Films and SpectreVision Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Filmmaker Nicholas McCarthy’s chance encounter with the oddball vanity project “Student Confidential” at an all night movie marathon sends him down a rabbit hole to find who made this perplexing movie. Part one of a six part limited docuseries from Topic Studios, Severin Films and SpectreVision Radio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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Portia Cue returns. Her spirituality and empathy will help keep us grounded.
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1:14:19Portia returns with a deep conversation about all which swirls around us these days. https://portiacue.com https://winstonawilson.comBy Winston A. Wilson
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"Passing Shadows" with Carol Welter. A show for the ages. This conversation has it all.
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47:24As the director of this incredible play, I sat down with Carol to go behind the curtain. In this summary, you'll see us discuss: The Play's Deep Origins: Carol shares the powerful inspiration for "Passing Shadows," a story rooted in the "Windrush" generation and the complexities of identity. Her Creative Sanctuary: We talk about her unique creative…
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The Rage of Man (Part 3 of 3): Self-Destruction: How Male Rage Harms Men
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40:00"From suicides and mass incarceration to emotional isolation and early death—this episode is about the self-destruction at the heart of toxic masculinity. It’s about the boys who were never allowed to cry, who grew up into men who don’t know how to speak… until it’s too late. And it's about the world that tells them suffering in silence is strength…
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The Rage of Man (Part 2 of 3): The Fallout
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20:00"This is Part 2 of our series on the Rage of Man: The Lie of Strength and the Price We All Pay. Last episode, we tore the mask off male rage—showing how society grooms men to suppress everything except anger. How the myth of the invulnerable man creates a pressure cooker of shame, loneliness, and violence. How patriarchal conditioning turns vulnera…
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The Rage of Man (Part 1 of 3): Toxic Masculinity and Male Rage
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20:00"Toxic Masculinity and Male Rage" "What if I told you that the angriest man in the room might actually be the most hurt? What if I told you that the rage we see in men – the shouting, the slammed doors, the silent fuming – often hides years of pain and fear, locked behind a wall of forced stoicism? We live in a world that teaches boys to bury their…
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INTRO into The Project: The Truth About Being ‘Too Emotional’
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9:00Have you ever been told you’re too emotional? That your feelings are too intense, too disruptive, too much? In this powerful debut episode of The Not Viable Project, host Shannon explores the real meaning behind the phrase that has been used to silence women for generations. Drawing from personal experience, feminist theory, psychology, and raw sta…
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"What if I told you that your uterus is now a crime scene? That the blood between your thighs could trigger a police investigation? That in the eyes of the state, your miscarriage isn’t a tragedy—it’s a homicide? What if I told you… that grieving the loss of your baby could land you in a prison cell longer than the person who killed my baby boy? Th…
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Send us a text I'm in a season of deep transition—rebranding the podcast, growing my team, and navigating big changes at home and in my business. In this short episode, I share a heartfelt update about where I’m at, what’s coming, and why I’m taking a brief pause to return with more intention, creativity, and alignment. Thank you for being on this …
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"The Psychology of Blame: How History Trains Us to Punish Women for Surviving"
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28:00"What if I told you… That blaming the victim isn’t just ignorance—it’s a design. What if I told you that for centuries, we haven’t just failed to protect women… We’ve trained entire societies to blame them. That in courtrooms, in headlines, in whispered conversations— We are reenacting witch trials with better lighting. And the only thing that’s ch…
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Astrology Meets Psychology - A conversation with Dr. Stacey Dicker
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56:41Send us a text Welcome to the first episode of the transition to Delightfully Dharmic! Can Astrology Make Therapy Deeper? | Interview with Dr. Stacy Dicker, Author of Psychstrology In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stacy Dicker—a licensed clinical psychologist and the author of Psychstrology—to explore how astrology can deepen self-awareness, su…
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"The Fear of Reality: How Victim Blaming Kills Community"
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19:56"What if I told you… The real danger isn’t the violence—it’s what comes after. It’s the silence. The side-eyes. The friends who vanish. The family who turns cold. The whispers of “she should’ve known better.” What if I told you that every time someone says that, a piece of our humanity dies? This episode isn’t comfortable. It’s not easy. But it wil…
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Morag Anderson’s second chapbook, And I Will Make of You a Vowel Sound, won the Aryamati Poetry Pamphlet Prize and was described by TS Eliot Prize-winning poet Joelle Taylor as 'Delicate and furious, a haunting act of worship, of rebellion, and story. She was poet-in-residence for the 2024 Birnam Book Festival and for Dublin’s Creative Brain Week 2…
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Beauty From Ashes: Finding Strength in Scars with Danette Haag
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57:49Send us a text What happens when your life changes in an instant—and your reflection no longer matches who you used to be? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Danette Burzlaff-Haag, a trauma survivor, award-winning speaker, RN, mindset coach, and the first severely scarred woman to win a state beauty pageant title as Mrs. Colorado 2021. At j…
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Haeweon is a theatremaker, writer, and researcher from Korea, now based in the UK. As a co-artistic director of Blooming Ludus, she has been making diverse community-based theatre projects for climate justice and a sustainable future since 2015. Her current PhD research at the University of Manchester is on nurturing performance practice, “Theatre …
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New State, New Start: James’ Leap to Tennessee
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45:46Send us a text Keilani and James dive into the chaos, comedy, and cross-country logistics of James’s big move to Tennessee. From last-minute packing disasters to U-Haul adventures and emotional goodbyes, nothing is off the table. The duo unpacks what it’s like to leave behind the known, take a leap of faith, and start fresh in the South. Buy Us a C…
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Arti’s inclusive creative practice champions diverse voices, and immersive sensory theatre practice for people living with dementia and learning disabled people. She has a strong commitment to collaborative theatre with values based on fundamental human rights. Arti stepped down as Spare Tyre's Artistic Director/CEO in August 2019 after inspiration…
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"How the Language of 'For the People' is Leading Western Societies into a New Form of Dictatorship"
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30:40"What if I told you the greatest threat to democracy isn’t a dictator in uniform — It’s a movement that claims to be “for the people.” That freedom isn’t being stolen with guns — It’s being rewritten with buzzwords like “equity,” “safety,” and “inclusion.” That the West isn’t resisting tyranny — It’s becoming it. Because authoritarianism doesn’t al…
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Rooted in Wisdom: A Doctor's Journey into Holistic Healing
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55:50Send us a text In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Colantonio, a trailblazing integrative physician who blends the wisdom of folk medicine with the tools of modern science. From her early days in conventional medicine to her transformative shift into holistic healing, Dr. Colantonio shares how herbalism, mindfulness, and ke…
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"The Manosphere’s War on Women: Inside the Cult of Male Fragility"
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27:20"What if I told you... That male fragility isn’t just about bruised egos — it’s become a political weapon. That when men feel lost in a changing world, some turn not to reflection — but to revenge. And that a growing movement online and offline now tells them exactly who to blame: women. What if I told you that “male victimhood” isn’t just a mindse…
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Do you want to learn now to keep going? Tomina returns to guide us.
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31:20We are thrilled to welcome back the extraordinary Tomina Ward to our show! Tomina is a remarkable individual—a decorated Marine Veteran who served our country with distinction, a gifted public speaker who captivates audiences with her captivating stories and insightful perspectives, and a devoted mother of two. She has inspired so many with her vis…
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"I volunteer with Cycling Club Hackney (CCH) My, now adult, children grew up riding and racing with the club and I have used a bike for transport all my adult life - and dabbled in a bit of cyclocross veterans racing. My main sport (for 40 years) has been unicycle hockey. During the week I work as a property management adviser for Quakers in Britai…
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Leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about trust. Are You Ready to Lead? is the weekly podcast that sharpens leadership the hard way—through real stories, real failures, and field-proven lessons. Hosted by Robert Barba—a Marine veteran and corporate operator turned leadership coach—this show delivers one practical rule of leadership per episode. Eac…
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Sitting with Intention: Psychedelic Harm Reduction with the Zendo Project
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29:03Send us a text Keilani sits down with Chelsea Rose Pires, MA, LMFT — a licensed therapist and founding director of Zendo Project — to explore the transformative power of trauma-informed care, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and holding space for healing in non-traditional settings. With warmth and deep insight, Chelsea shares her journey, the mission…
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Mah is a practising artist, researcher and writer working in the fields of contemporary jewellery, well-making, creative health, creativity and dementia-care, and psychology. Mah's PhD at Birkbeck College is a qualitative psychology study exploring daughters’ lived experiences of dementia caregiving and crafting with mothers. She is a tutor (resear…
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“Bukele, Trump & Dutton: The Brothers in Arms”
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34:18"What if I told you… that the detention centre’s you're cheering today are tomorrow’s blueprint for tyranny? What if I told you… that “criminal” has become the new “Jew”? That tattoos are the new yellow stars? That walls, wire, and propaganda are already doing their job—silencing, disappearing, and destroying human lives while good people look the …
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Trauma and Ecstasy: Healing the Hidden Wounds with Alex Abraham
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54:37Send us a text In this moving conversation, Alex Abraham — author of Trauma and Ecstasy — shares his courageous journey of healing from childhood sexual trauma and chronic pain. After traditional medicine failed to explain his symptoms, Alex turned toward psychedelics as a tool for deep emotional and physical healing. Together, we explore: How hidd…
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“The Shadow of Power: Peter Dutton’s Australia and the American Blueprint”
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35:55What If I Told You Australia’s Future Was Already Written — and It Looks Like Trump’s America? What if I told you the slogans you’re hearing aren’t about hope… They’re about control. What if I told you that behind Peter Dutton’s “tough leadership” is a blueprint older than he is — one designed to divide you, frighten you, and strip your rights away…
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I'm convinced that by simplifying areas will unlock my creativity. Let me know what you think.By Winston A. Wilson
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Series 7, Episode 3: Tobias Tembo and Adam McGuigan
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41:22Tobias Tembo is Provincial Youth Development Coordinator for Southern Province, Zambia. He is a visionary leader and co-founder of Barefeet Theatre, a dynamic organization empowering vulnerable youth through the arts. With a career spanning public sector management, civil society, and creative industries, Tobias has driven impactful initiatives in …
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Transitions of Life (and Tangents): One Final Studio Session
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35:45Send us a text In this episode, James and Keilani set out to explore the topic of life transitions—but as usual, they take a few delightfully dysfunctional detours. With James preparing for a big move, the conversation turns into a mix of heartfelt reflections, last-minute chaos, and one final in-studio hang filled with laughs, love, and the kind o…
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"Trump Just Taxed Australia—and Dutton Is Selling You a Lie" Part 2
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23:24Last time on We Are The Reckoning... "Trump hit Australia with a brutal new tariff—threatening our exports, our jobs, and our economy. But instead of uniting the country or offering real solutions, Peter Dutton used the crisis as campaign fuel, blaming Albanese and posturing like he could’ve stopped it. Spoiler alert: he couldn’t. Because Trump isn…
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"Trump Just Taxed Australia—and Dutton Is Selling You a Lie" Part 1
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28:46"Trump just declared economic war—and Peter Dutton is using it as campaign material. While American tariffs threaten our industries, jobs, and economy, Dutton isn’t offering solutions—he’s pointing fingers. He says Albanese is weak, but let’s get real: the only thing weaker than this so-called “leadership” is pretending Trump would have spared us. …
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Ayesha is a writer, artist and facilitator, and recently judged the Deaf and Disabled Writers Commissions for Spread the Word, alongside Joseph Rizzo Naudi, for the second year running. She was one of the commissioned writers for Nature Calling, a £2m National Landscapes art programme, creating poetry inspired by the Lincolnshire Wolds, whilst faci…
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“MAGA’s Playbook of Power: Martial Law, Propaganda, and the End of Democracy”
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28:56"History is Repeating—And No One is Stopping It Hitler took 53 days to dismantle democracy. Trump has been in office for 56 days. You do the math. Military leaders are being replaced. Laws are being rewritten. Rights are being stripped away faster than we can count. And the question isn’t if he declares Martial Law—it’s when. This isn’t speculation…
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Confessions of a Cheater: Why Do People Cheat?
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30:48Send us a text In this raw and redemptive episode of Keilani sits down with James for an unflinching conversation about a chapter of his past that changed everything: his infidelity. With Keilani’s signature blend of compassion and curiosity, the two dive deep into the emotional and psychological terrain of betrayal—what led James to cheat, how it …
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"The Epidemic of Male Loneliness: The Curse of Fragile Masculinity"
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24:30"Men Are Lonely—But Instead of Listening, They’re Blaming Us. And We’re Done." They say men are in a loneliness epidemic. That they’re struggling, isolated, desperate for connection. And yet, when women try to help—when we talk about emotional intelligence, respect, and accountability—what do they do? They lash out. They blame us. They retreat into…
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Series 7, Episode 1: Daniel Regan Artist & Creative Health Consultant
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36:02Daniel Regan is a visual artist & Creative Health Consultant working across the sector in the UK. For over 20 years his creative works have brokered dialogues around taboo topics such as mental health, grief, self injury, suicide and racism, through the lens of his intersectional identities as a queer and disabled person of Black and white mixed he…
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“Not Stoic. Just Scared: The Rise of the Emotionally Avoidant Male”
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22:02“What if I told you stoicism has become the new armour for men who refuse to be known—but still expect to be worshipped? That it’s no longer a philosophy, but a brand? That some men have confused stillness with superiority, and in doing so, turned disconnection into a badge of honour? This isn’t strength. This is performance. This is propaganda. An…
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Scars That Speak: How Healing Actually Happens
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2:25:03In this final episode of Season 2, we open up about the real, messy, and often misunderstood path to healing. This one isn’t about quick fixes or feel-good mantras—it’s about the slow, sacred work of re-membering ourselves after harm. We unpack how vulnerability isn’t just the beginning of healing—it is the healing. From physical rehab stories to d…
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Quieting the Storm Within with J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS
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37:34Send us a text J. Ashley T. Booth, LCSW, MS, MA is an IFS therapist, educator, and former MAPS therapist specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. With a background in mental health, integration work, and self-inquiry practices, she brings a unique and compassionate perspective to parts work. Ashley’s mission is to make IFS approachable a…
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"What if I told you political leaders aren’t leading anymore—they’re recruiting? That their language isn’t just persuasive—it’s cultish? What if I told you that what’s parading as patriotism is actually programming? That fear has been rebranded as safety, division repackaged as loyalty, and hate sold to us as common sense? This isn’t politics. This…
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“The Extinction Burst of the Patriarchy: The Last, Violent Thrash of a Dying System”
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16:00"The Patriarchy Is Dying—And It’s Losing Its Mind Trying to Stop It" "Yes, The patriarchy is dying. And it’s not going quietly. From incel meltdowns to violent laws, from mass shootings to forced births—this isn’t chaos. It’s an extinction burst. The last, vicious gasp of a system that knows it’s losing.” They say power doesn’t go down without a fi…
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