Best Smart Dating Academy Podcasts (2025)

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173: 🌟 How to Date Authentically and Build Real Love with Dr. Jeanne Michele 34:42

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Let’s be real: dating in today’s swipe-right world can feel like a game you didn’t sign up for. Between ghosting, mixed signals, and second-guessing your own needs, it’s easy to wonder: Am I doing this right? In this empowering episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeanne Michele — relationship specialist, psychologist, and author of The Infidelity Cure — t…

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Fear Proof - Jaxon Feeley on how we should lean into being scared 40:12

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In this episode of OUTCAST WORLD, Graeme Smith sits down with Jaxon Feeley, author of "Fear Proof" out this week. Jax is here to flip everything you’ve ever believed about fear on its head. Jaxon Feeley is a British TV personality, presenter, speaker and advocate known for his work around trans inclusion, authenticity and mental-health awareness. O…

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172: Insider's Secrets -- How to Overcome Dating Fatigue: Expert Tips from Smart Dating Academy! 46:21

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ating fatigue is something almost every single one of us has felt at some point. Maybe you've been dating for what feels like a century -- maybe you're exhausted by the dating apps (which can feel like "Human EBay"), endless small talk, or the emotional ups and downs of trying to find “your person"; if so this episode is for you! Bela Gandhi sits d…

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171: Make Dating FUN Again! with Bela Gandhi & Kathy Citera 54:02

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Dating doesn’t have to feel like the awkward lunchroom of middle school — and in this episode, we’re showing you exactly how to leave that behind. I’m joined by our very own Smart Dating Academy coach, Kathy Citera, who brings her trademark humor, wisdom, and lived experience to the table. Kathy knows firsthand what it’s like to re-enter the dating…

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170: ✨ How to Attract the Love You Deserve! 38:16

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What if the love you’ve been waiting for isn’t about luck, but about alignment? In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I’m joined by therapist Jaime Bronstein. With over 20 years of experience, Jaime has helped countless singles heal and grow! We break down why manifesting love is not about magical thinking—it’s about shifting your mi…

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Adam from I Kissed a Boy: HIV, Heartbreak & Telling the World 31:53

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He kissed a boy. Then told the villa — and the whole country — he was living with HIV. Adam Williams went on I Kissed a Boy looking for love — and ended up schooling the nation on HIV and therapy. On Outcast World this week, Graeme Smith gets the goss straight from the masseria: Coming out (again) — this time on reality TV and ultimately the entire…

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Junaid Ahmed: Queer, Muslim and Unfiltered on TOWIE 21:22

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Junaid Ahmed is one of the most visible queer Muslims on British television — and he’s doing it on one of the UK’s most-watched reality shows. As The Only Way is Essex returns to ITV2 and ITVX on Sunday nights at 9pm, Junaid sits down with Graeme Smith to talk identity, faith, fame and the reality behind the reality TV. In this candid conversation,…

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169: ✨ The ONE CHANGE Colleen Made to Find Love that YOU can do TODAY! 35:19

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What happens when you stop putting pressure on every date and start living like “Vacation You”? For Colleen, it changed everything. In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with Colleen Sarihan, whose journey is a reminder that love can show up when you least expect it—and often in the most magical ways. Colleen first heard m…

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Should We Ditch the Apps? Daniel Harding on Queer Dating + UK Eurovision Girlband Remember Monday 26:52

2M ago26:52

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On this week's Outcast World, Graeme Smith is asking the big question: should we finally ditch the dating apps? Author and broadcaster Daniel Harding joins the show to talk about the impact of his best-selling book Letters To My Younger Queer Self, and his new project hitting the streets to find out how queer people really feel about swiping, hooku…

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Manchester Pride Uncovered: B*Witched, Jsky, Paris Munro & Queer as Folk 35:54

3M ago35:54

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Outcast World goes live from Manchester Pride 2025 with Graeme Smith and Nick Charles right at the heart of the action hosting a podcast and radio show from the site on the afternoon of Graeme's stag doo in the city! As well as speaking to some modern Manchester queer icons and old school pop legends, we're essentially hosting the entire podcast ou…

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168: Is Love in the Stars for Me? – Carol Allen on Love, Compatibility & Dating Insights 54:09

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Ready to finally understand the cosmic blueprint of your love life? In this episode of The Smart Dating Academy Podcast, Bela sits down with celebrity Vedic astrologer and relationship coach Carol Allen to reveal how ancient astrology meets modern relationship science—helping you find (and keep) the love you deserve. Blending the ancient wisdom of …

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Under the Ayatollah’s Gaze: Queer, Iranian, and Unseen 27:02

3M ago27:02

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“This feeling I was nurturing… was punishable by death.” This week on Outcast World, Graeme speaks with writer and doctor Majid Parsa, author of The Ayatollah’s Gaze — a compelling story about growing up queer in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We explore forbidden desire, the underground queer scene in Tehran — full of joy, glamour, and danger — and…

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TOWIE Essex Drama to Insta famous Floral Drama – Harry Derbidge & Hamish Powell 28:49

3M ago28:49

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This week we’re going full cultural yin and yang. First, Harry Eric Derbidge (The Only Way Is Essex, ITV2 & ITVX) spills on the brand-new TOWIE season kicking off this Sunday at 9pm – expect sun, sea, and classic Essex drama. Then, we swap spray tans for sculptural blooms with Hamish Allan Powell, the Instagram-famous florist making waves in high-e…

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167: 🔮 Dating With Intuition: Nikki Novo on Soulmates, Signs & Trusting Your Inner Voice 50:14

3M ago50:14

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Have you ever had that gut feeling about someone—but ignored it? Or maybe you felt a deep soul pull toward someone who later broke your heart? If so, this episode is for you. In this soulful and eye-opening conversation, Bela sits down with Nikki Novo, a bestselling author, proud Cuban-American, and master intuitive who’s known for helping people c…

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Grindr, China & the Curse of the Andrews – Kuan-wen Huang at the Fringe 34:37

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Kuan-wen Huang is a queer, Taiwanese comedian, writer, and actor based in London. He’s appeared on Comedy Central, BBC, and Channel 4, and has become a standout voice on London’s comedy circuit. Now, he’s bringing his brand-new one-man show Andrews Are The Worst to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. In this episode of Outcast World, Graeme Smith sits d…

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Running the Church: LGBTQ, HIV-Positive… and on the Synod! Philip Baldwin 40:51

3M ago40:51

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The Church of England just met to decide the future of LGBTQ+ people in the Church — again. Still no equal marriage. Still no full acceptance. Still a fight. This week, Graeme speaks to Phillip Baldwin — a gay man, HIV-positive, and one of the few openly queer members of the Church’s General Synod. From inside the Church’s governing body, Phillip t…

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166: 🎧 3rd Time’s the Charm: How Shari Found Remarkable Love After Divorce 59:14

4M ago59:14

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I’m so excited to share this week’s powerful story, featuring a journey of resilience, radical self-growth, and finding remarkable love later in life. In this unforgettable episode, you’ll meet our client Shari—a vibrant, creative powerhouse who, after divorce and two breakups with the same man, rewrote her love story at 64. Yes, you read that righ…

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Cliff Joannou on Queer Media, Coming Out & Culture Wars 21:23

4M ago21:23

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What happens when you gather some of the most fabulous, fearless minds in queer media around a breakfast table? OUTCAST WORLD takes you inside the BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! Breakfast Club — with legendary Attitude Editor-in-Chief Cliff Joannou front and centre. Cliff is a defining voice in queer journalism — shaping the stories, covers and controversies th…

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Do Ask, Do Tell: Darkrooms, Drag & exploring modern queerness with Stu Oakley & Lotte Jeffs 51:35

4M ago51:35

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In this episode, Graeme Smith is joined by Stu Oakley and Lotte Jeffs — co-authors of Do Ask, Do Tell, the bold, funny, and radically honest new book that lays queer life, love and culture bare. Stu is a film publicist who’s worked on Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Jurassic World. Lotte is a genderqueer journalist, novelist, children’s author, and fo…

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165: 📖 The Love Thief -- A Tale of Heartbreak to True Love with Arielle Ford 30:16

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We’ve all been there—betrayed, blindsided, or just broken open by love gone wrong. But what if your biggest heartbreak could lead you to your biggest breakthrough? In this rich, soul-stirring conversation, Bela sits down with Arielle Ford—bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and modern-day love alchemist—to talk about her first novel, The Love Th…

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164: 💌 Ghosting, Modern Dating & Advice You Actually Need with Meredith Goldstein 50:05

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💌 Ghosting, Modern Dating & Advice You Actually Need with Meredith Goldstein Let’s face it—dating in the digital age is a wild ride. One minute you’re vibing in the DMs, the next… they vanish into thin air. If you’ve ever wished for a wise older sister (with a killer sense of humor) to decode modern love for you, this episode is it. In this honest,…

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Post Glasto Double Drop: Bob Vylan & the Rage Machine 28:06

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Bob Vylan at Glastonbury sent the outrage machine into overdrive. We’ve scoped 24 hours of GB News to bring you every pearl-clutching reaction from the self-declared defenders of free speech. But here’s the twist: our guest, sex educator and writer Topher Taylor, actually knows someone from Bob Vylan personally — and brings rare, real-life insight …

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Post Glasto Drop: Kneecap, Censorship & the Minister for Wanks 27:53

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As the Glastonbury Festival heatwave rolls on, the political outrage is just warming up. Graeme and Nick Charles unpack Kneecap's headline-grabbing set and the pearl-clutching reaction from MPs and a media desperate to censor a culture they don’t understand. Did The 1975 let us down with the announcement mid set they didn't want to do politics.. to…

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Jordan Burrow: From reality TV show ‘I Kissed a Boy’ to Speaking His Truth 27:22

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Reality star Jordan Burrow won hearts on I Kissed a Boy—the BBC’s flagship queer dating show hosted by Dannii Minogue—but his story goes beyond the groundbreaking global hit show. In this episode, Jordan opens up about using his platform to start real conversations: from coming out in a remote rural village, his love of football and sports, to his …

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Kitty Scott-Claus: My grief for The Vivienne & Getting lean and sober without Ozempic! 37:00

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Graeme Smith sits down with UK drag royalty Kitty Scott-Claus, who opens up like never before. As a finalist on worldwide TV show - RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars, Kitty is riding high — but the past year has brought huge personal change. She speaks movingly about her friend and fellow queen The Vivienne, and the impact her tragic passing had …

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163: Get your FLIRT ON: Dating Smarter, Bolder, and with More Fun Than Ever 56:49

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What if flirting wasn’t awkward, dating didn’t feel like a second job, and attracting love could be playful and powerful? In this episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with the dazzling Lauren Frances, and let me tell you—she brings the magic. From the moment she opens her mouth, you’ll understand why she’s been dubbed The Flirt F…

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SlutDrop - Topher drops by 22:43

5M ago22:43

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Cute lil catchup with Topher and Graeme. Topher is the sexual freedom awards writer of the year 2025 and a longstanding OUTCAST alumni. Once again his services have been in demand on various podcasts to talk about him dating downlow guys, it's worth unpacking what the appeal and issues are. And a chat about coercion and bribery in the chemsex scene…

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Queer grief is different 28:48

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Graeme Smith is joined by writer and Queer I Am podcast host Andrew Flewitt for a deeply personal conversation about queer grief — the kind that isn’t always spoken about, but lives quietly inside so many of us. Andrew’s new book, Do You Believe in Life After Loss?, explores the grief queer people carry: the loss of lovers, of friends taken too soo…

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162: 🧠 Conscious Dating: How Inner Work, Self-Worth & Energy Shape the Love You Attract with Angela Nicole Holton 47:22

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If you’re done with surface-level situationships and ready for soul-stirring, conscious connection—this one’s for you. ✨ In this episode, I sit down with internationally recognized dating and relationship coach Angela Nicole Holton for a heart-opening, no-fluff conversation about what it really takes to attract lasting, authentic love. Angela was n…

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WHAT A GIRL WANTS? - DIVA's Roxy Bourdillon joins the chat 35:46

6M ago35:46

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This week we chat to Roxy Bourdillon, the editor in chief of DIVA magazine, the world's biggest media outlet for queer, trans and non binary women. Roxy has a new book called "What a girl wants" in which she charts the path of her teenage, sexually unsure self all the way to heading up one of the world's biggest queer media outlets, even using her …

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“Dear Younger Me...” 39:14

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This week on OUTCAST WORLD, Graeme and newly crowned Sexual Freedom Awards Writer of the Year Topher Taylor are talking about how Trump's budget cuts in the US have impacts for queer people everywhere. We’re joined by journalist and author Daniel Harding, whose new book Letters to My Younger Queer Self is already being called essential reading. Tog…

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161: First Date Magic: How to Get the Conversation Flowing Like a Pro 🗣️ 34:12

6M ago34:12

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Let’s face it—first dates can be awkward. You’re sitting across from someone new, trying to figure out if there’s a spark… while also wondering what the heck to say next. Sound familiar? In this juicy episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Dr. Jess Carbino—often dubbed “the Dr. Ruth of the Swipe Right generation…

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Queer groupchat: Trump / Reform and the Conclave 28:23

6M ago28:23

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OUTCAST WORLD residents the queer writer, journalist and Only Fans model Topher Taylor and Loud Brown Gays podcast host Nick Charles join Graeme Smith for a groupchat to talk through the latest happenings for LGBTQ+ people around the world: Has the rapid rise of Trump and the American evangelical right wing created an existential crisis for the LGB…

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160: Part 2 - The BEST Questions and How to be the BEST Date 59:59

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Let’s be real—dating at any phase can feel like walking a conversational tightrope. How much is too much? What’s not enough? When should I ask? What do I say if they ask me about something that I don't want to talk about? And how do you strike that magical balance between showing up as your radiant, authentic self and still being curious, fun, and …

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Gay and illegal - OUTCAST WORLD from Trinidad 25:23

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Graeme Smith and his husband Steven John travel to Trinidad and Tobago to launch series 6 of OUTCAST just days after the country’s shock court ruling recriminalised homosexuality, reinstating a colonial-era law that now carries a 5-year prison sentence for same-sex intimacy. In this on-the-ground exclusive, OUTCAST WORLD meets Jason Jones, the acti…

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159: The BEST Questions and How to be the BEST Date - Part 1! 1:07:23

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Ever wonder what makes a truly great date, and what are the best questions to ask (and how)? In this must-listen episode (part 1 of 2), the brilliant and longstanding Smart Dating Academy coach Lindsay Anderson and I sit down to break down the art of dating with confidence, ease, and authenticity. If you’ve ever felt awkward on a date, struggled wi…

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158: Why We Ignore Red Flags: Facing the Truth in Love & Dating 34:22

7M ago34:22

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Ever ignored a red flag 🚩, hoping it would go away? Or felt blindsided by betrayal? You’re not alone—and it’s time to get real about why we sometimes lie to ourselves in relationships. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jane Greer, a renowned marriage and family therapist, psychotherapist, and author of Am I Lying to Myself? How to Overcome Denia…

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Arizona - Let's rally to get these Anti-hunting petitions REJECTED! 49:11

7M ago49:11

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Join the HOWL PACK to amplify your voice, protect hunting & conservation nationwide! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Conserve & Protect Arizona - learn, join and rally with this powerful AZ org! https://conserveandprotectaz.org/ Arizona Working Dog Alliance - bringing together all forms of sporting, hounds and working dogs in AZ. https://azwda.com…

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Destination Colorado - 2nd Annual Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo 44:29

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Join the HOWL PACK!! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Abe, Phil & Mike talk about the upcoming 2nd Annual Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo. This is not just Colorado's premiere big game hunting and adventure angling exposition, but it's also developing into a destination event for anybody looking for a GREAT lineup of vendors, brands, manufacturers, outf…

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Putting An End to Wolf Importation - Update on Initiative 35 56:46

8M ago56:46

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The HOWL Pack needs you...Your advocacy, engagement and support will us preserve and protect hunting! Nationwide and certainly throughout Colorado, hunters, ranchers, land stewards and conservation advocates MUST rally together to support Initiative 35. There is no reasonable argument to indicates we should be spectators on this. What does Initiati…

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Call for Wolf Mgmt Plan Updates - It's time to lead! 50:54

8M ago50:54

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https://www.howlforwildlife.org/cawolfplan HOWL with us. HOWL as one. When we HOWL - our voices are amplified, our message is heard and we can be effective. When we HOWL we can lead dialogue and create positive outcomes that value entire ecosystems, human communities, and wildlife. Sign on to the HOWL letter today. Take Action here --> https://www.…

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157: How to Set Boundaries & Build Healthier Relationships with Dr. Henry Cloud 49:33

8M ago49:33

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Ever feel like you're giving too much in relationships—and getting little in return? Or struggling to communicate what you truly need? You’re not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Henry Cloud, a world-renowned clinical psychologist, leadership expert, and New York Times bestselling author of Boundaries—a book that has transformed the way …

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Bold Nationwide Call: bringing hounds to the bear woods of California! 24:21

8M ago24:21

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AB1038 brings hounds back to the bear woods in CA, and it gives the Commission and Dept the tools needed for effective black bear management, increased harvest where warranted and more effective conflict reduction. This is a nationwide call to action - because a win in California is a win for everyone! Time to step in and help here... this will be …

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156: How to Build Your Dating Confidence & Make a Great First Impression 39:17

8M ago39:17

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What if you could transform your dating life with just a few mindset shifts and practical strategies? In this episode, I sit down with Nichole Farrow, a renowned relationship coach with over a decade of experience helping singles and couples navigate love with confidence. As a resident expert on BBC 5 Live, Nichole has guided countless people in st…

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California Ranchers under attack, how grassroots advocacy wins! 1:28:50

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Join the HOWL PACK! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/memberships Amplify our messaging, make advocacy work - Take Action with HOWL. https://www.howlforwildlife.org/take_action Shelina Moreda rallied a community of farmers, ranchers and local food advocates to beat Measure J in Sonoma County. She helped develop the messaging, the values statements an…

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Lions and Tigers and... Cat Hunter Magazine!! 48:21

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Friends.. Join the HOWL PACK, we have some dragons to slay in 2025 and your support and advocacy is the fuel that drives success! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Cat Hunter Magazine started as a simple community space on IG where "cat hunters' around the world could gather for hunting and conservation stories. In this episode we learn about the re…

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(RELOAD) The HOWL Vision & Strategy, with Jana Waller and John Bair 49:08

8M ago49:08

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The HOWL PACK is calling... Join us! https://www.howlforwildlife.org/ Jana Waller & John Bair are as deeply connected to hunting, conservation and wildlife policy as anybody we know. They've both served on the state level wildlife boards or commissions, they produce incredible hunting stories and help raise MILLION$ for habitat, conservation and wi…

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155: Finding Love After Heartbreak: Expert Date Coaching Tips to Rebuild, Attract, and Thrive 49:57

9M ago49:57

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In this heart-opening episode, I sit down with the incredible Shelley J Whitehead—a highly sought-after relationship coach who has spent decades helping people heal from heartbreak, refine their relationship skills, and build the love lives they truly deserve. We talked about: How to move forward after heartbreak—the key mindset shifts that will he…

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End Colorado Wolf Reintroduction, with Smart Wolf Policy 46:13

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Put an expiration date on the Wolf Reintroduction in Colorado: https://www.smartwolfpolicyco.com/ Can you love wolves, and still seek to end the forced importation of wolves to CO? Yes. Can you be pro-livestock, and still acknowledge that wolves (living w/in wild ecosystems) can have a place on the landscape? Yes. Wolf "reintroduction" was a charis…

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MASSIVE Collaboration: HOWL + Elk Bros Adventure Club, Blue Collar Elk Hunting Academy 54:50

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Elk Bros x HOWL PACK - check this out: https://www.howlforwildlife.org/elkbros Collaboration is our super power, and Elk Bros is bringing a huge opportunity for anyone that dreams of elk hunting! Tap into this deal and you'll get access to the entire library of knowledge over at Blue Collar Elk Hunting Academy, and the crew at Elk Bros will put int…