Best Sober October Podcasts (2025)

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Advent 9: The Long Lunch Survival Guide 5:16

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YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Nine of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we dive into the beautifully chaotic world of December long lunches — the ones that start inn…

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Advent 8: Your Moderation Techniques for December 6:36

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YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Eight of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we unpack the practical side of moderation — the techniques that help you drink less without relyin…

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#176 - Divorce & Friendships: Navigating the Shifts with Clarity and Compassion (Hope Lutz Firsel) 28:47

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I’m finally tackling a topic I’ve been wanting to cover for a long time: how divorce affects our friendships. Today's episode addresses both sides of this question--whether you’re the one going through a divorce or you’re watching a friend go through it. Either way, the social fallout can feel confusing, lonely, and awkward. I’m joined by Hope Lutz…

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Advent 7: The Sunday Night Calendar Audit You Actually Need 6:13

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YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Seven of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, it’s time for a Sunday night calendar audit — a simple but powerful way to cut overwhelm, cr…

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Advent 6: The Luxury of a Hangover-Free Saturday 4:56

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YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE: WEIGH UP THE TRUE IMPACT OF DRINKING FROM LIGHT – MEDIUM – HEAVY DAYS WITH THE DRINKING IMPACT CALCULATOR AT https://mindfuldrinkinginmidlife.com/products/drinking-impact-calculator On Day Six of the Mindful Drinking Advent, we talk about reclaiming your weekends — especially the first Saturday of December, when hangovers us…

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How To Use Fear In Recovery | Recovery Support 44:23

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Corey, Marney, & Cori talk about how to use fear, humor, and the past to move forward in recovery.By Corey Winfield

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Rocking the festive season, Susan from Hola Sober 31:01

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Anither chance to hear last years chat with Susan from Hola Sober Join our free webinar Bossing a Sober Christmas Wed 10 Dec 7.30pm Register HERE https://www.thesoberclub.com/bossing-a-sober-christmas/ If you’re not a Sober Club member please consider making a donation to my justgiving fund https://www.justgiving.com/page/janey-lee-grace-3 Ditched …

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Advent 5: When Every Night Feels Like Friday Night 7:12

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GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Five of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we talk about that classic Friday feeling — the end-of-week exhale that’s been glued to booze for as long as you can remember. This episode is about keeping the ritual…

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Episode 958 Not Dead .....Yet! 30:13

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Jim took a sabbatical to deal with recording issues, but Trumplestilskin did not.

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Advent 4: Surviving the First Big Christmas Party — The ‘Ready, Steady, Go’ Plan 9:19

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GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Four of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we hit the first big party of the season — the night where excitement, pressure, and expectation collide. Today’s episode gives you a simple Ready–Steady–Go plan to he…

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Episode 290 - Sober Magic with Sarah Potter 33:22

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Today I'm joined by author Sarah Potter to chat all about her new book, Sober Magic: Using the Tarot and Ritual in Your Journey Away from Drinking. In Sober Magic, Sarah shares how her background as a medium and Tarot reader led her on a transformative and lasting sober journey, morphing the traditional recovery journey into one of self-discovery, …

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Advent 3: The After-Work Wind Down (Without Reflex-Drinking) 7:07

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GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ On Day Three of the Mindful Drinking Advent Series, we dive into that classic 6pm moment — frazzled, overstretched, and desperate to switch off. This mini episode shows you how to decompress after work without slipping…

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Advent 2: Bubbles Done Right 8:29

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On Day Two of our Mindful Drinking Audio Advent Calendar, we dive into the sparkle, shine, and pure festive joy of alcohol-free bubbles. Learn why AF sparkling wines replicate the “real thing” so well, and why the celebration has always been about the ritual — not the alcohol. This episode is all about how to enjoy the full festive experience, from…

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Bonus Episode! Tips for a Calm Alcohol Free December 31:01

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Bonus episode! A Calm Stress Free December - I am noticing how frenzied everything feels, so here are a few FAQ's and tips for an alcohol free December, whether you have been sober for years or its early days, lets make this December calm and happy! Join our free webinar Bossing a Sober Christmas - we will do a deep dive into setting intentions, I …

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#175 - December (the final!) Friendship Challenge: Write a Letter to One Friend 14:20

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The final friendship challenge of the year is to write one friend a real letter. This was inspired by the novel I'm currently reading and loving--The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Yes, it can be typed and even sent via email. But this NOT a text saying, “I hope you’re well" or "I miss you." Write an honest, thoughtful note saying: Here’s why you…

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Advent 1: Design Your Christmas (Before December Does It for You) 10:04

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On Day One of our Mindful Drinking Advent Series, learn how to set a clear, grounded intention for Christmas so you can navigate parties, pressure, and festive chaos on your own terms. Today’s episode helps you pause before December sweeps you away, reduce drinking on autopilot, and choose a more mindful, meaningful season. 0:00 Welcome To the Adve…

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Selfcare in Sobriety - Psychologist Suzy Reading 43:20

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Janey’s guest is Suzy Reading chartered Psychologist and author of the book How to be Selfish 7 Steps totaking back your power Buy it HERE https://amzn.to/4rnPS51 www.suzyreading.co.uk We were talking about supplements last week, and to get the B12 et al Use this link https://natureprovides.com/janey (for transparency a bit goes to our Sober Club g…

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122: 18 Quick-Fire, Awkward (& Sometimes Funny) Truths About Your Sober-ish Christmas 28:09

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GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ Eighteen uncomfortable truths about mindful drinking at Christmas that nobody talks about. From managing social pressure and family dynamics to handling drunk friends and awkward questions, I'm preparing you for the reality of festive drinking culture when you're ch…

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#174 - The Neuroscience of Feeling Seen, Ignored, or Left Out in Friendships (with Dr. Ben Rein) 36:57

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I'm thrilled to welcome Dr. Ben Rein, neuroscientist and author of Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection. We discuss what friendship does to your brain and why loneliness is SO damaging over time. We cover why introverts still need connection (just in smaller “doses”), why ghosting and quiet quitting in friendships can land…

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How Justin stays sober | 217 Recovery Podcast 58:01

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How to stay sober after bad things happen in life.By Corey Winfield

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Supplements (& Nutrition) for Sobriety with Rachel Aceso 56:31

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Janeys guest is Rachel Aceso fromNature Provides, use this link to buy your B12, Natura C, the excellentMountain Blood Rocks and more Use this link https://natureprovides.com/janey (for transparency a bit goes to ourSober Club giveback fund) If you enjoyed our recent chat with leading organic hairdresser Tabitha James Kraan - Grab a 22 per cent dis…

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Episode 289 - The Witching Stones with Nicholas Pearson 37:07

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Crystals are displayed prominently at virtually every witchcraft and metaphysical store; however, a comprehensive guide to their use in magic has been a missing element. Nicholas Pearson helps to remedy this with The Witching Stones, examining crystals, gems, and humble stones with the most ancient and powerful connections to magic. These magical s…

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121: Fat Jabs: A Gateway to Sobriety or A Dangerous Shortcut? 42:57

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Sign up to the Low No Drinker Mindful Drinking Advent Calendar for free and get ready for your best (adult) Christmas yet! - https://www.lownodrinker.com/mindfuladvent Hamish Renton returns to discuss the latest developments in FAT JAB agonists—those increasingly ubiquitous fat jabs that are reshaping not just waistlines but drinking habits too. Wi…

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#173 - What Makes a Friendship Last: Lessons from 40 Years (with Sunny & Jenn) 43:39

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The Real Work Behind Lifelong Friendship This week I’m joined by two women who accidentally went viral on social media, but they've been doing the real work of close friendship for over four decades. I'm a BIG fan and begged them to let me examine their friendship on the show. Meet Jenn Sherman (who you might know from Peloton) and Pam “Sunny” Suns…

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The Power of Manifestation - Lorraine McDonnell 48:31

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Lorraine Mc Donnell is an accomplished entrepreneur, Bestselling Author of I am Lorraine, Keynote Speaker, and Well-Being Consultant dedicated to empowering individuals to discover their inner courage. She is proud to be the first combined Sundoor Firewalking Instructor and Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor in the UK. If you enjoyed last weeks chat…

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120: Willpower Won't Get You Through Christmas: 4 Steps to Change Your Drinking Beliefs 25:55

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GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ The festive season isn't one massive willpower test—it's death by a thousand shots. With six weeks of relentless celebrations from Thanksgiving through New Year's, willpower alone won't cut it. In this episode, I unpac…

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119: Going Daily for December 4:08

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GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ This December, I'm taking the podcast daily throughout the festive season. From December 1st, I'll be delivering short, focused episodes created to support your mindful drinking journey through what can be the most cha…

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#172 - What “Beaches” Gets Right About Friendship (with Professors Paul Eastwick & Eli Finkel) 48:52

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You've arrived at the best academic nerd-out ever on the movie Beaches. Find out why CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney's instant friendship chemistry, breakups and makeups, and tear-jerker ending still wrecks us (in the best way). Is there something we can still learn in 2025 about making, keeping, and losing friends from this late 80s film? Absolutely.…

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Happy Destiny Kensington Steps Thursday - 9 November 2025 54:45

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This month Happy Destiny Kensington Steps Thursday is on the podcast. Happy Destiny Kensington meet on Thursdays at 6.15pm for 1 hour at Christ Church on McCracken Street in Kensington. The format of the meeting is reading and sharing on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as they are written in the 12 Steps and 12 Traditions. AA Meeting - Happy D…

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Sober Hair! Organic hairdresser Tabitha James Kraan 54:08

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Janey hosted an exclusive Sober Club Q and A on skincare and haircare and here is an opportunity to hear Janey chat to leading organic hairdresser Tabitha James Kraan Grab a 22 per cent discount on the incredible natural products Use the discount code JLGSC22 at www.tabithajameskraan.com Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection. Th…

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Episode 288 - Soul of Vellamo and Finnish Folklore with Niina Niskanen 34:52

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Today I’m joined by author and content creator Niina Niskanen to chat all about a completely new topic to this podcast - Finnish folklore! We also chat about her upcoming Pagan Portals book, Soul of Vellamo: Journey with the Finnish Goddess of the Sea. Find Niina: Website: http://www.fairychamber.org Mythology Courses and E-Books: https://fairycham…

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118: Why You Can’t Drink Like You Used To 20:07

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GET READY FOR YOUR BEST (ADULT) CHRISTMAS YET & GET YOUR FREE MINDFUL DRINKING ADVENT CALENDAR AT http://mindfuldrinkingadvent.com/ If you've ever wondered why that glass of wine or pint of beer hits differently now than it did ten years ago, this episode breaks down the reality behind why midlife drinking hits differently. I explore three critical…

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#171 - Brighten a Friend’s Day with One Simple Gesture: November Friendship Challenge 15:04

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This month’s friendship challenge is all about generosity, but not the kind that empties your wallet or the type that requires a special occasion like a birthday or holiday gift. Think thoughtfulness and the joy of letting friends know you're thinking of them for no reason whatsoever. It's generosity of time and spirit merely to show friends they m…

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October 31st, 2025 - Big Things Coming 35:35

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Corey, Marney, & Cori talk about what’s coming up & Corey points out some details we’ve been overlooking.By Corey Winfield

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Back to our Roots - Foraging Sober - Lizzy Farmer 44:33

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Congrats if you did Sober October! Now KEEP GOING! Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection. Thought about training to be a sober coach? If you missed our webinar on What does it mean to be a sobercoach, dm or email and sign up for the next one Monday 23 November Register here https://www.thesoberclub.com/from-sobriety-to-purpose-2…

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Episode 287 - The Apothecary of Belonging with Alexis J. Cunningfolk 36:46

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The Apothecary of Belonging is a magickal journey through each of the four seasons with plant allies as our guides and companions. Alexis J. Cunningfolk explores how to know ourselves as land and as beings who deeply belong to the land and one another. Learn about the energetic foundations of traditional western herbalism that flow through the seas…

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117: Inside the Asahi / Peroni 15% Alcohol-Free Mission 44:14

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Sign up to the Low No Drinker Mindful Drinking Advent Calendar for free and get ready for your best (adult) Christmas yet! - https://www.lownodrinker.com/mindfuladvent This week, I’m joined by Andy Wingate, Asahi UK’s Director of Category, for a fascinating deep dive into the world of big beer and its growing commitment to the alcohol-free market f…

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Episode 957 Still No List 36:00

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Over 250 Days in office there is a mountain of reasons djt is not qualified or should even be eligible to hold any office.

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#170 - The Friend Who Really Sees You (with Hannah Rosenberg) 33:25

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"This made me think of you." Is there anything more delightful to hear from a friend? These are the words often written between friends when someone shares one of Hannah Rosenberg's (always viral!) poems from Instagram. And the incredible Hannah Rosenberg is my guest on Dear Nina. I was so excited to meet the woman behind the words I've been sharin…

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A Sober Boost - Reignite Your Momentum 40:43

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Janey addresses some frequently asked questions about the early days of sobriety, and then shares some tips from her recent blog - Your sober boost, offering reminders and tips for selfcare in sobriety Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection. Thought about training to be a sober coach? Free webinar What does it mean to be a soberc…

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Episode 286 - Magic Spells Oracle with Judika Illes 37:03

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Joined today by fan favorite Judika Illes to chat about her newest project, the Magic Spells Oracle deck! This beautifully illustrated deck is comprised of a 128-page guidebook plus 36-card oracle deck. The engaging full-color cards offer clarity and inspiration to focus your intention and rebuild your power, reconnect to the essence of nature, and…

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116: Mindful Drinking Nights Out: The 3-Stage Strategy for Success 26:36

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Take the 90-second quiz to find out your midlife drinking motivators + get your free bonus https://www.lownodrinker.com/ === If you’ve decided to drink differently but still want to enjoy your social life, this episode is your ultimate guide to mindful nights out. I walk you through how to plan before, during, and after your evening so you can stay…

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Episode 956 No Kings/Radical Forgiveness 40:26

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Jim gives a speech and becomes a Frog at Key Largo's "No Kings Protest". A theory on why this administration gave Argentina 40 billion dollars during the shutdown. We wrap with a potential remedy for division in this country.

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#169 - Hosting a Salon: The Friendship Upgrade from Book Clubs (with Linda-Marie Barrett) 36:58

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Want a social gathering for making new friends or deepening friendships that’s not a book club, not mahjong, not a cooking club, not pickleball—just high-level, soul-filling conversation? Enter "the salon." Linda-Marie Barrett, author of Creating a Salon: The Magic of Conversations that Matter, shows us exactly how to plan a modern salon: who to in…

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Go Sober..Not just for October -with Susan from Hola Sober 46:47

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Janey and Susan from Hola Sober chat about their sobriety journeys and the importance of carrying on, its the best thing you will ever do! www.holasober.com Join us in The Sober Club for inspiration, and connection - Thoughtabout training to be a sober coach? If you missed our webinar on What does it mean to be a sobercoach, dm or email and sign up…

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Episode 955 Getting Ready for- No Kings October 18th, 2025 40:28

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This rant has a purpose to encourage concerned American Citizens to join in the peaceable assembly on October 8th, 2025 No Kings Protest.

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Episode 285 - The Modern Fortune-Teller’s Field Guide with Tom Benjamin 35:59

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Chatting today all about fortune telling with author Tom Benjamin! Historically, fortune tellers have always stood on the margins of society and been villainized by the Christo-Colonial powers that view divination as competition. The Modern Fortune Teller’s Field Guide takes a contemporary and engaged approach to divination, with a strong focus on …

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115: Why Your Partner Struggles When You Start Drinking Less 22:21

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Take the 90-second quiz to find out your midlife drinking motivators + get your free bonus https://www.lownodrinker.com/ Changing your drinking habits doesn't just affect you – it impacts your partner too. Today, I'm exploring why your other half might be struggling with your decision to drink less, even when they have the best intentions. From fea…

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#168 - From Surface to Substance: A Journalist’s Guide to Deeper Friendships (with Jonah Kaplan) 33:41

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Ever feel like your friendships are trapped in the very general "how are you?" catch-up loop? Award-winning journalist Jonah Kaplan joins me to talk about moving from small talk to something more substantive that feeds connection. Jonah has spent two decades covering difficult stories for CBS and WCCO, and he’s learned that the best conversations—o…

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October 10th, 2025 - Tree's Up 26:06

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Corey talks with Jesse and Cori and a Christmas Classic Story is told.By Corey Winfield