Best Sandra Day OConnor Podcasts (2025)

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The Economy: Tariffs, Inflation, and American Competitiveness 47:12

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From trade wars to rising prices, America’s economic landscape is being reshaped by powerful forces. How do tariffs affect U.S. industry and global standing? With inflation cooling but uncertainty lingering, where are things headed next—and what does it mean for policy and growth? Economist John Cochrane joins the Institute to explore the pressures…

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Civic Education and the Future of American Democracy, with Jeffrey Sikkenga 28:28

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At a time when civic knowledge is in decline, political scientist Jeffrey Sikkenga makes the case that the health of our democracy depends on how—and whether—we teach American principles. Sikkenga, executive director of the Ashbrook Center, joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss A Republic, If We Can Teach It, which he coauthored with Hoover Inst…

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World Bipolar Day: Author and Bipolar Disorder Advocate Sandra Steiner 1:08:07

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Today is World Bipolar Day and Vincent Van Gogh's birthday (who had untreated bipolar disorder in the late 1880s). On this episode of MindBody Matters, Greg Rennie interviews author, motivational speaker and bipolar disorder advocate, Sandra Steiner who lives with bipolar disorder. Sandra and Greg discuss the importance of World Bipolar Day and its…

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How to Save Democracy, with Josiah Ober 46:21

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Is democracy in trouble? Many Americans believe so: recent polls consistently rank "threats to democracy" as one of respondents' top concerns. In the new book The Civic Bargain, authors Brook Manville and Josiah Ober look to history for examples of democracies under threat. By examining the ways in which historical democracies confronted their own …

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Women, Caregiving, and America's Social Safety Net, with Jessica Calarco 41:41

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At a time when many Americans struggle with economic insecurity, sociologist Jessica Calarco offers an exploration of how women have become America’s default social safety net. Calarco joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss her latest book, Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net. Drawing on extensive research and interviews, s…

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10 Tactics to Manage Anxiety: Author Brian Sachetta - "Get Out of Your Head" 1:22:21

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On this episode, Greg Rennie talks with author, coach and blogger, Brian Sachetta about his two books and his brand "Get Out of Your Head". The focus of this episode is 10 tactics you can use to manage anxiety included in his first book "Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety. His follow-up book is "Get Out of Your H…

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Heroes of Abolition and Suffrage 59:09

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As we transition from Black History Month into Women's History Month, we share "Heroes of Abolition and Suffrage" from our podcast library. This powerful conversation brings together descendants of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Frederick Douglass, and Booker T. Washington. Coline Jenkins and Kenneth B. Morris, Jr. continue the work of their three signifi…

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The Constitution and American Unity, with Yuval Levin 38:57

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At a time when Americans seem more divided than ever, Yuval Levin offers a compelling argument for how we can rebuild a shared national identity. Levin, the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joined the O’Connor Institute to discuss his latest book, American Covenant, which examines the Co…

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Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous: Author Mary Beth O'Connor "From Junkie to Judge" 56:46

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On this episode of MindBody Matters, Greg Rennie hosts his first solo episode as co-host Rob Wreford has left the podcast to focus on his voice artist/voice actor career. Greg interviews author Mary Beth O'Connor and they discuss her memoir "From Judge to Junkie: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction available from Amazon. Mary Beth discuss…

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Library of Congress with Dr. Carla Hayden 53:34

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We are pleased to share this conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden of the Library of Congress led by moderator Chevy Humphrey, CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry, originally recorded in 2021. In it, she discusses the Library of Congress's significant history and the information available at the country's most extensive library. Specifically, sh…

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Rediscovering Political Leadership, with John A. Burtka IV 25:47

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The story is the same in many places: citizens aren't currently wild about their leaders. As John A. Burtka IV writes in the introduction to Gateway to Statesmanship, the "examples of elite failures are so ubiquitous that there is no reason to chronicle them all here." Better, Burtka argues, to turn to history to "rediscover the time-tested princip…

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Paradox of Liberty: Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello 58:58

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December 6 marks the anniversary of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in America in 1865. In this podcast, we look at the paradox of enslavement and our forefathers' emphasis on liberty and equality. In this unique conversation, hear from a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings, who is now the Monticello Public Relations and Co…

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Season 5, Episode 4: Civics Education and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor’s Legacy - A Tribute with Doris Huffman 44:33

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In this poignant episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Court, hosts Justice Rhonda Wood and Justice Beth Walker are joined by Doris Huffman, Executive Director of the Nebraska State Bar Foundation. This episode marks the one-year anniversary of the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice, renowned for her…

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Season 5, Episode 3: Reforming Legal Education, Insights from Leaders of CLEAR 49:46

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In this episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Courts, hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia are joined by Chief Justice Gordon J. MacDonald of New Hampshire and Justice C. Shannon Bacon of New Mexico to discuss the pivotal work of the Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform (CLEAR). As Chair and V…

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The Quantum Intelligent Energy Field: Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Pianist, Composer and Author John Novello 1:25:43

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview Grammy Award winner and author John Novello. In a captivating interview with bestselling author John Novello, we delve into the extraordinary journey of a man whose life has been guided by an enigmatic voice since the tender age of three. This mysterious presence, aptly named “The Invisible Architect…

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Season 5, Episode 2: Judicial Ethics with David J. Sachar 48:37

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In this episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Court, Justices Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Beth Walker of West Virginia are joined by David J. Sachar, Director of the Center for Judicial Ethics at the National Center for State Courts. David shares his expertise in working with state and international judiciaries to develop policies and training prog…

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The Art of Diplomacy, with Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat 58:15

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Ambassador Eizenstat joined the O'Connor Institute to discuss his latest book, The Art of Diplomacy, which in one readable volume covers every major contemporary international agreement, from the treaty to end the Vietnam War to the Kyoto Protocols and the Iranian Nuclear Accord, and has earned glowing reviews from people as different in outlook as…

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What is a Delusion in Mental Illness? - Author Leif Gregersen 1:27:33

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview author Leif Gregersen who lives with Schizoaffective Disorder and as an author has published a dozen books on mental health, poems and on other subjects.We discuss what a delusion and psychosis are. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcast If you would like to be a guest on the show or to inquire a…

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Grief and Loss: Bereavement and Moving Forward with Therapist Marida Etherington 51:19

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview Nurse and Psychotherapist, Marida Etherington who is Certified Grief Educator having trained with David Kessler. We discuss the loss of her father and Rob and Greg's discuss about their recent losses to try to understand how to grieve and move forward. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcast If yo…

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Eating Disorders: Changing Perception of Self with Traveler Entrepreneur and Designer of Success, Jamie Meyer 1:16:59

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview a seasoned traveler and entrepreneur, Jamie Meyer who shares her experience of having an eating disorder when younger and the point at which she changed her perception of self and later in life built an award winning company, Nine Carat. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media podcast If you would like to…

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Season 5, Episode 1: A Life for Liberty, An Interview with Randy Barnett 56:00

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In this special Constitution Day episode of Lady Justice: Women of the Court, hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia sit down with Randy Barnett, the Patrick Hotung Professor of Constitutional Law at Georgetown University and Director of the Georgetown Center for the Constitution. Together, they dive into a t…

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How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do 59:23

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Today, we share a conversation that looks at the impact of stereotypes, how they affect us, and what we can do to limit their adverse effects. This discussion is led by Stanford Professor Dr. Claude M. Steele, an expert on social psychology, and initially took place as part of our Constitution Series Webcasts focusing on Equality and Justice for Al…

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A Landmark Case - Brown v. Board of Education 59:28

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As students return to classrooms across the country this fall, we are resharing important conversations on landmark cases related to education. Today, we look at one of the most important Supreme Court decisions of the 20th Century - Brown v. Board of Education. This detailed conversation with Cheryl Brown Henderson, daughter of the late Rev. Olive…

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The Best of MBM: What Happens When We Die? - Near Death Experiences (NDE) 1:03:33

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This is a replay of an episode from 2023. Steve Martin is on our show (not that Steve Martin). Stephen Hawley Martin author and radio host shares his personal story of an out of body experience and the discussions he's had over the years as a radio show host when he interviewed members of the government Stargate program, Edgar Casey's son, physicis…

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The Best of MBM: Clinical Trial of Psilocybin - Psychedelic Assisted Therapy for Cancer Patients 1:09:37

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In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series we replay our episode from January 2024 about psychedelic assisted therapy and a groundbreaking clinical trial of the use of psilocybin for cancer patients at the Sunstone Therapies Clinic in Maryland. Guest and clinical trial participant, Alice Grasset was a client of therapist Dr. Brian Richards. Brian an…

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The Best of MBM: Ayahuasca - The Use of Plant Medicine Ceremonies for Depression and PTSD 1:07:57

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In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series, we replay our episode on the ceremonial use of ayahuasca from January 2024. We interviewed Drew Bankey from “Sacred Journeys Within”, an ayahuasca ceremony he leads in Colorado. Drew shares his experience in the military and the impact of two tours in the Iraq war had on his life as it resulted in PTSD, su…

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How Are Secretaries of State Preparing for the November Election? 41:01

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As preparations for the 2024 General Election approach, the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy sat down with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) President Secretary Steve Simon (D-MN), President-elect Michael Watson (R-MS), and NASS Executive Director Leslie Reynolds to discuss important bipartisan aspects of e…

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The Best of MBM: The Use of Psychedelics to Treat PTSD 1:21:07

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In this summer's "The Best of MBM" series we replay our first episode about psychedelic-assisted therapy that aired in July 2023. Greg Rennie interviewed Dr. Mandeep Singh. The use of psychedelic drugs in treating PTSD and depression (among other issues) is becoming a reality and when legal or unscheduled, psychedelic medicine will change how we tr…

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Equality and Justice for All, with Dr. Spencer Crew 1:00:24

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We are pleased to take a new look at this conversation with Dr. Spencer Crew, in which he discusses the importance of making African American history accessible to the public. Art and documents in a museum can be an important way to experience and understand cultures in new ways. Dr. Spencer Crew has worked in public history institutions for more t…

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The Best of MBM: The Vietnam War and Tet Offensive - The Impact of PTSD with Steve Cox 1:19:54

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In this summer's "The Best of MBM" we replay our episode on PTSD from November 2023. We honor our very good friend (Greg's "American Dad"), veteran of two tours of Vietnam, Steve Cox from Alabama who passed away in March of 2024. We will miss you Steve! Co-host Greg Rennie talked to Steve about about his experience in the Vietnam war, the Tet Offen…

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The Best of MBM: Opioid Crisis Survivor - A Physician's Personal Battle with Fentanyl Addiction 58:17

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In this summer's "Best of MBM" series we replay the revealing conversation from August 2023 with Dr. Dove Gebien, a former ER doctor who faced his addiction to fentanyl. Join us as he shares his personal journey, from his abuse of fentanyl to a near-fatal overdose and an inspiring path to recovery. As a lead plaintiff in a big pharma class action l…

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The Best of MBM: Painkillers and Big Pharma - The Marketing of Medication 1:13:36

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In this summer's "Best of MBM" series, we replay our eye-opening episode from August 2023 about big pharma in which we discuss the Netflix series "Painkiller," which shed light on the unethical marketing practices of Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin. Greg interviews Dr. Robert Shepherd, a Psychologist who witnessed firsthand the influence of big …

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The Future of Urban America 40:37

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Empty office buildings. Workforce changes allow for more remote work. American downtowns are struggling. The pandemic-led changes in where and how we work and live have weakened and withered many urban cores. The office vacancy rate in Houston is some 26 percent; in Phoenix it is above 20 percent. This shift means fewer workers, fewer businesses to…

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The Sober Life: Through The Glass Recovery Podcast Hosts Julie Miller and Steve Knapp 1:06:06

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On this episode of MindBody Matters we interview Julie Miller and Steve Knapp from the popular podcast, Through The Glass Recovery Podcast. Both Julie and Steve are in recovery from an alcohol use disorder and in their social media posts and show demonstrate the benefits of being sober and what life is like without using alcohol. MindBody Matters i…

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"A More or Less Perfect Union" with Judge Douglas Ginsburg 57:08

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We are excited to revisit this fascinating discussion with Judge Douglas Ginsburg as he delves into past, present, and future struggles for liberty through the lens of the US Constitution - just in time for the 4th of July and the celebration of our Country’s independence. Judge Ginsburg is the author of Voices of Our Republic, the companion to the…

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John Locke: The 17th Century Philosopher who Shaped American Thought 58:21

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The Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy presents a conversation with author and historian Claire Rydell Arcenas and Liam Julian, director of Public Policy at the Sandra Day O'Connor Institute. In her book America's Philosopher: John Locke in American Intellectual Life, Rydell Arcenas seeks to better understand and illuminate the cr…

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Addicted to Pizza: How Cravings Work with Dr. Glenn Livingston 1:18:28

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This week on Mind Body Matters Greg interviews Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. He is the author of “Defeat Your Cravings.” You may have seen his previous work, theories, and re…

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Season 4, Episode 8: Artificial Intelligence, Part Two with Justin Forkner and Stacey Marz 50:25

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In this insightful episode of the Lady Justice: Women of the Court podcast, hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the judicial system with esteemed guests: Justin Forkner, Chief Administrative Officer of the Indiana Judicial Branch, and Stacey Marz, Adminis…

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Keto and Intermittent Fasting: Personal Trainer and Keto Coach Kelly Kirk 1:26:01

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On MindBody Matters this week, we interview Kelly Kirk who has worked for the Washington Redskins and has a degree from George Mason University and certifications in Personal Training, Nutrition and Public Speaking and Keto Coaching. Kelly has been teaching and coaching people on healthy Keto and intermittent fasting for over three years, with almo…

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Talking Revolution, with Nathan Perl-Rosenthal 49:17

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There is broad scholarly agreement that our current political world owes much to what Thomas Paine was the first to call the "age of revolutions"—that is, the several late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century decades during which revolutions rocked the globe. But what gave rise to the age of revolutions? Why, suddenly, were era-spanning monarch…

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Going Dry: Changing Habits and Changing Your Life with Sean Robinson 1:22:22

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Sean Robinson is an author and speaker who focuses on self-improvement, mindset shifting and habit forming. He works in the construction industry, and is a volunteer firefighter. Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking is his first book. Greg Rennie interviews Sean on this episode of MindBody Matters. MindBody Matters is a Graype Media p…

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Season 4, Episode 7: Artificial Intelligence, Part One with Professor Amy Cyphert 54:03

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Dive into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the court system with hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia, along with special guest Professor Amy Cyphert. Professor Cyphert is a pioneering academic in AI at West Virginia University College of Law. She directs the ASPIRE…

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A Matter of Laugh and Death: Mental Health Comedian Frank King 1:12:43

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Comedian Frank King was a writer for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and came up the ranks in the 80s comedy clubs with Robin Williams, Norm McDonald and Adam Sandler. Frank is our guest this week on MindBody Matters. Billed as the "Mental Health Comedian", Frank King is a well known speaker and coach. Greg Rennie asks Frank about what is considered…

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What's the Deal with the Electoral College? 49:37

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Perhaps no extant product of the U.S. Constitution has received more bipartisan animus than the Electoral College. Since 1800 there have been more than 700 proposals introduced in Congress to amend or eliminate the way in which America chooses its presidents. Yet the Electoral College lives on. Why do we have this system? Why does it inspire such c…

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Season 4, Episode 6: Social Media Use by Public Officials, Impact of Lindke v. Freed 1:02:09

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Join hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of Arkansas and Justice Beth Walker of West Virginia as they delve into the recent Supreme Court of the United States decision in Lindke v. Freed. Their discussion shines a light on how this ruling affects the public, public officials, and state court judges. Special guest Caroline Mackie, Partner at Poyner Spruill, L…

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Emmy-Winning TV Producer Maria Baltazzi: "Take a Shot at Happiness" 56:55

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Emmy-winning TV producer of Survivor, Maria Baltazzi is our guest on this episode of MindBody Matters. Maria was also executive producer on TLC's record-breaking "Sarah Palin's Alaska" which debuted at 5 million viewers. Greg talks to Maria about her experiences on Survivor, the behaviour of the contestants and how they influenced her to reflect on…

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Surviving Breast Cancer: From Existing to Living with Thandi Montgomery 45:42

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In another episode about the body on MindBody Matters we interview Thandi Montgomery who was diagnosed with Stage 1B breast cancer in 2021, fought and won the battle after 4 surgeries, 16 rounds of chemo, and 30 days of radiation. Thandi is recognized for her unwavering commitment to women’s health, wellness, and self-discovery. She has been a gues…

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Season 4, Episode 5: New Partnership 49:41

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Join hosts Justice Rhonda Wood of the Arkansas Supreme Court and Justice Beth Walker of the West Virginia Supreme Court on the Lady Justice Podcast, now in partnership with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). In this episode, they welcome Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals and current President…

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What The PEMF?!! - The True and Shocking Story of Electrical Therapy with 'Dr. Robert' 1:46:48

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Our mind-body investigative reporter, Dr. Robert, returns to the show to tell Greg the true and shocking story of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, AmpCoil and other electrical therapy devices in the past. Dr. Robert Shepherd is a Canadian clinical researcher and Psychologist and provides in-depth research on topics covered on MindBody M…

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Lyme Disease: The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy With Suzanne Casamento 1:15:26

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As part of a series of episodes about the body, we interview Suzanne Casamento about her personal experience with Lyme Disease and her healing journey. Co-host Rob Wreford shares his opinion after the interview and Greg and Rob describe the next episode in the series in which Greg interviews Dr. Robert about the history of electrical healing and Pu…