Best C S Douglas Podcasts (2025)

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Scoliosis Awareness Month | Michaela Daverts' Patient Story with Dr. Michelle Caird 17:05

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Send us a text This week’s episode features 26 year old Michaela Davert and her powerful journey with scoliosis. Join host Dr. Jeff Mullin and Michaela’s surgeon, Dr. Michelle Caird, as they discuss her unique experience navigating scoliosis alongside Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III—making her story all the more inspiring. * The Scoliosis Research…

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Scoliosis Awareness Month | Brayden Nichols' Patient Story 27:37

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Send us a text Join host Dr. Grant Hogue for an inspiring conversation with Brayden Nichols, a scoliosis patient whose journey through bracing and hospital visits shaped his decision to pursue a career in architecture. * The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most current and trusted information to clinicians that c…

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60th SRS Annual Meeting | Education & Scientific Program Review 9:01

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Send us a text Join host Dr. Jeff Mullin as he sits down with Dr. Jennifer Bauer, co-chair of the 60th Annual Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Tune in as they explore the highlights of the educational and scientific program, and preview exciting events like the Welcome Reception! The Annual Meeting is a forum for the realization of the So…

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105 : "I quit!" Steph’s leap, Soul Truths & The Woman Within Retreat 31:43

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In this heart-opening episode, Chloe and Steph share a very personal life update - from big transitions and soul-aligned choices to sacred plans for The Woman Within retreat in Bali. Steph reveals the emotional and spiritual journey behind leaving her high-powered corporate role after 18 years to follow a deeper calling. The conversation moves thro…

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Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019) 35:21

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Who benefits and who loses when emotions are described in particular ways? How do metaphors such as "hold on" and "let go" affect people's emotional experiences? Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel (Oxford UP, 2019), written by neuroscientist-turned-literary scholar Laura Otis, draws on the latest research in neuroscience and …

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Adult Symptomatic Lumbar Scoliosis II Study Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association 30:08

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Send us a text Join our host, Dr. Byron Stephens, as he speaks with Dr. Michael Kelly and Dr. Steven Glassman, two of the authors of Scoliosis Research Society–funded research recently published in the Journal of American Medical Association -- Surgery. Congratulations to all the authors on this outstanding achievement! The study, Long-Term Outcome…

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104: Exploring Self & Space: Joy, Healing, and the Energy Around Us 28:43

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In this expansive episode of The Selfish Podcast, Chloe and Steph explore the energetic intersections between our inner world and outer environment. From the transformative magic of astrocartography to the grounding wisdom of Feng Shui, they dive into how where we are can deeply influence how we feel. This one’s a journey through joy, healing, and …

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Nicole C. Nelson, "Model Behavior: Animal Experiments, Complexity, and the Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders" (U Chicago Press, 2018) 28:44

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Mice are used as model organisms across a wide range of fields in science today--but it is far from obvious how studying a mouse in a maze can help us understand human problems like alcoholism or anxiety. How do scientists convince funders, fellow scientists, the general public, and even themselves that animal experiments are a good way of producin…

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Historical Episode: Lifetime Achievement Award Winner | Dr. Robert N. Hensinger 53:27

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Send us a text In this episode, we revisit an interview with Dr. Robert N. Hensinger, past SRS President (1989) and recipient of the 2021 SRS Lifetime Achievement Award. The SRS Lifetime Achievement Award honors an SRS member for distinguished service to the Society as well as significant contributions to spinal deformity care. Tune in to hear abou…

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103: Soul Work & the Power of Akashic Healing with Tara Hegerty 56:13

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We sit down with energy healer and intuitive guide Tara Hegerty, who shares her powerful personal journey from a high-pressure events career through trauma, fertility challenges, and into a deep spiritual awakening. Tara opens up about her journey and how she stumbled upon a book that changed everything—How to Read the Akashic Records. She explains…

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IMAST 2025 | Paper Award Winners 42:07

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Send us a text Join Dr. Vorhies and Dr. Mullin for an insightful conversation with the paper award winners of the 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques, as they discuss the design of their study and highlight their key findings. A list of the guests and their respective awards: 2025 Thomas E. Whitecloud Award for Best Clinical Res…

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Yellowlees Douglas, "Writing for the Reader's Brain: A Science-Based Guide" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:01:55

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What makes one sentence easy to read and another a slog that demands re-reading? Where do you put information you want readers to recall? Drawing on cognitive neuroscience, psychology and psycholinguistics, Writing for the Reader’s Brain (Cambridge University Press, 2025) provides a practical, how-to guide on how to write for your reader. It introd…

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IMAST 2025 | Session Moderator Interviews 13:08

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Send us a text The 32nd International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) in Glasgow, Scotland was a resounding success featuring more 8 moderated sessions on a variety of topics. In this review, session moderators detail some of the content and discussions held during the sessions. For more information, visit www.srs.org/IMAST25 and downl…

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Ciara Greene and Gillian Murphy, "Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember" (Princeton UP, 2025) 42:05

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Today I’m speaking with Ciara Greene, co-author with Gillian Murphy of the new book, Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember (Princeton UP, 2025). Ciara is associate professor in the School of Psychology at University College Dublin, where she leads the Attention and Memory Laboratory. The scientific study of human memory has become e…

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102 Float tank: depriving our senses, C&S catch up and traditions & ritual 40:56

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In this episode of the Selfish Podcast, Steph talks about her experiences in a float tank ... seriously guys you need to get on to this! Before they dive into this, the girls catch up. Steph discusses her recent family holiday and the emotional significance of celebrating her late son Arthur's birthday, and the rituals she engaged in to honour his …

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Peter D. Hershock, "Consciousness Mattering: A Buddhist Synthesis" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:57:53

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Consciousness Mattering (Bloombury, 2023) presents a contemporary Buddhist theory in which brains, bodies, environments, and cultures are relational infrastructures for human consciousness. Drawing on insights from meditation, neuroscience, physics, and evolutionary theory, it demonstrates that human consciousness is not something that occurs only …

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Grace Lindsay, "Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain" (Bloomsbury, 2021) 51:54

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Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain (Bloomsbury, 2021) provides a multifaceted and approachable introduction to theoretical neuroscience. It discusses some major topics of the field, including both the milestones from their history and the currently open questions. It's accessible …

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SRS Spine Deformity Journal Article Review | Dr. Hogue and Dr. Sanders 10:45

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Send us a text Join our host, Dr. Grant Hogue, for a discussion with Dr. James Sanders about his article in the Spine Deformity Journal, titled “Human spinal height growth: a description of normal spine growth patterns and adult spine height prediction from a longitudinal cohort.” Find the article here. * The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcas…

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Nervous System: A Deep Dive with Dr. George S. Thompson and Patrick Ney 40:08

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Parenting is an emotional rollercoaster – filled with moments of joy, stress, and everything in between. But what if there was a scientific way to understand and navigate these emotions more effectively? In a compelling new podcast episode, Patrick Ney, Lead Trainer at All About Parenting, sits down with Dr. George S. Thompson to explore the fascin…

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101 Intentionally letting go & full moon eclipse energy 41:18

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In this episode of The Selfish Podcast, Chloe and Steph reflect on their past intentions and introduce a new concept called the 'anti-resolution.' This approach focuses on letting go of habits and practices that drain energy rather than adding more to their lives. Before diving into this, they delve into the astrological significance of the current…

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Adrian Keith Perkel, "Unlocking the Nature of Human Aggression: A Psychoanalytic and Neuroscientific Approach" (Routledge, 2023) 1:10:58

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Today I began my discussion with Dr. Adrian Perkel about his new book Unlocking The Nature of Human Aggression: A Psychoanalytic and Neuroscientific Approach (Routledge, 2024) “Aggression is to the mind what the immune system is to the body. It doesn’t seek the fight.” With this perfect mind-body analogy Dr. Perkel proposes a clear way to think the…

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M. Chirimuuta, "The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience" (MIT Press, 2024) 52:44

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This book is available open access here. The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience (MIT Press, 2024), Mazviita Chirimuuta argues that the standard ways neuroscientists simplify the human brain to build models for their research purposes mislead us about how the brain actually works. The key issue, instead, i…

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Biographies About Influential Members of SRS and the Spine Community | The SRS Historical Committee 32:37

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Send us a text Join host Dr. Jeff Mullin for an engaging conversation with SRS Historical Committee members Drs. Shapiro, Schwend, Akbarnia, Thompson, and King. Listen as they discuss influential figures in the spine community, including Dr. Jacquelin Perry, a pioneer in treating paralyzed polio patients. Plus, meet Katie Dold, the SRS archivist pr…

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Steven Lesk, "Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness" (Prometheus, 2023) 1:05:12

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Of all the mental illnesses, schizophrenia eludes us the most. No matter the strides scientists have made in neurological research nor doctors have made in psychiatric treatment, schizophrenia remains misunderstood, almost complacently mythologized. Without a reason for the illness, patients feel even more alienated than they already do, families a…

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Bonus: The Woman Within Retreat, meet your hosts, what you can expect & sparkling eyes 28:15

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In this special bonus episode, hosts Steph, Chloe, and Janika discuss their upcoming retreat, The Woman Within, designed for women seeking self-discovery and healing. They share their personal journeys, the retreat's purpose, and the significance of the astrological timing. The conversation emphasises the importance of creating space for personal g…

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Our 100th episode(!) & a deep dive into our relationships 39:09

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It's our 100th episode! Join Chloe and Steph as they shed a few tears and celebrate 100 before chatting about the retreat, and then on to the main topic of today, a deep dive into their romantic relationships. This is follow on from their conversation with Sally Jane Douglas and they have been sitting with the idea how our relationships evolve as w…

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32nd IMAST "Can't-Miss" Session | EUROSPINE 8:52

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Send us a text Join our host, Dr. Jeff Mullin, for an engaging conversation with Ahmet Alanay, MD, and Christoph Siepe, MD. Together, Drs. Alanay and Siepe offer an inside look at Session 2B – Spinal Endoscopy: From Decompression to Fusion – a can’t-miss session they helped plan in collaboration with our partner society, EUROSPINE. Mark your calend…

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99 Sally Jane Douglas on Intimacy, Relationships & Intention 52:40

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This week we welcome back the fabulous Sally Jane Douglas! Sally shares her journey into relationships and intimacy. Sally shares her personal experiences of cultivating self-connection and vulnerability, and how that has laid the foundation for her current intimate relationship. The chat delves into understanding feminine and masculine energies, p…

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SRS 2025 Course Overview | Drs. Mullin, de Kleuver, and Kwan 15:14

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Send us a text Join our host, Dr. Jeff Mullin in an engaging conversation with Dr. Marinus de Kleuver, Nijmegen Course Director, and Dr. Kenny Kwan, the Hands-On Course Committee Chair and Hong Kong Course Director. Registration is open for Spine Deformity Solutions: A Hands-On Course in Nijmegen, the Netherlands on June 18-20, 2025. Presented in c…

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98 Year of the Wood snake, your Chinese zodiac & Feng Shui tips 33:02

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In this episode of The Selfish Podcast" with Chloe and Steph, the gals deep dive into the Year of the Wood Snake in the Chinese zodiac for 2025. They cover the key themes and predictions for each of the 12 zodiac animals, highlighting the opportunities and challenges they may face in the coming year. Chloe & Steph also run through the general theme…

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97 Catching up with Chloe & Steph: Jan happenings + Christmas breakdown 35:13

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In this episode Chloe & Steph talk through the highs and lows of their respective Christmases and time spent in January plus back to school. This was recorded on 31 Jan. Hope you enjoy x ____ Connect with us @the.selfishpodcast @chloe_cocks @conscious.consulting.cc @ninelemonsfengshui @stephmccnchy The Woman Within retreat 6 days, 5 nights from 23r…

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SRS 2024 Douglas C. Burton Award Winner | Drs. Lenke, Sardar, and Hogue 23:16

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Send us a text Congratulations to the 2024 recipient of the Douglas C. Burton Best Adult Spine Deformity Article Award, published in the Spine Deformity Journal! Join our host, Dr. Grant Hogue, as he discusses the winning study, titled "Knee flexion compensation in postoperative adult spinal deformity patients: implications for sagittal balance and…

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96: Planetary Powers of the Week: Aligning Your Days with Cosmic Energy for Success 24:19

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Hello, we are back! So happy to be back with you in 2025. In today's episode we talk through the days of the week and the planets that rule each day. This is a must listen as we look to the year ahead, getting out shit together and working with the flow instead of against it. We hope you enjoy x ____ Connect with us @the.selfishpodcast @chloe_cocks…

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Camilla Nord, "The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health" (Princeton UP, 2024) 39:22

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There are many routes to mental well-being. In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Camilla Nord offers a fascinating tour of the scientific developments that are revolutionising the way we think about mental health, showing why and how events--and treatments--can affect people in such different ways. In The Balanced Brain: The Science of Menta…

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SRS 2023 Robert B. Winter Global Outreach Fellowship Recipient | Drs. Vorhies and Bhilare 24:45

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Send us a text Join Dr. John Vorhies for an engaging conversation with Dr. Pramod D. Bhilare, the 2023 Robert B. Winter Global Outreach Fellowship recipient. Discover the highlights of Dr. Bhilare's exciting journey to the renowned Wooridul Spine Hospital in Seoul, South Korea, as they share stories, insights, and memorable moments from this incred…

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Barbara J. Sahakian and Christelle Langley, "Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 31:56

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Your mental health is as important as your physical health and, in times of stress, it's vital to have enhanced cognition and reserves of resilience. Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life (Cambridge UP, 2025) is packed with practical tips, based on scientific evidence, that will teach you how to implement lifestyle strategies that will imp…

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Charles Foster, "Being a Human: Adventures in Forty Thousand Years of Consciousness" (Metropolitan Books, 2021) 1:02:18

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How did humans come to be who we are? In his marvelous, eccentric, and widely lauded book Being a Beast, legal scholar, veterinary surgeon, and naturalist extraordinaire Charles Foster set out to understand the consciousness of animal species by living as a badger, otter, fox, deer, and swift. Now, he inhabits three crucial periods of human develop…

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SRS Spine Deformity Journal Discussion (Repost) | Dr. Yankey & Prof. Senkoylu 39:20

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Send us a text Before we enter the new year, let's revisit our most popular episode of all time! Join hosts Jaysson T. Brooks, MD and John Vorhies, MD as they interview Kwadwo Poku Yankey, MD regarding their article - "Medical complications and health-related quality of life in complex pediatric spine deformities exceeding 100 degrees or treated by…

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95: Grief and missing someone you love over Christmas 8:19

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I got really techy and recorded the Instagram live I did over at @the.selfishpodcast. Here it is x Just had a little chat about grief & missing someone you love over the holidays 🤍. A few thoughts from me: - it’s ok to set boundaries. This is strongly encouraged! It’s also ok to opt out of Christmas and other festive events. I like to have a pre pl…

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94: Bridget Bennett: from Bodybuilding to Body Positivity, Embracing Self Love beyond the Aesthetics 49:12

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This week Chloe and Steph interview Bridget Bennett, a holistic health and body image coach, who shares her journey from being a professional bodybuilder to advocating for body positivity. Bridget emphasizes the importance of inner work, self-talk, and mindful consumption of social media. She introduces the "catch, challenge, change" method for imp…

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Spine Deformity Journal Article Review | Dr. Peter Passias and Dr. Byron Stephens 35:57

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Send us a text Join our host, Dr. Byron Stephens, for a discussion with Dr. Peter Passias about his article in the Spine Deformity Journal, titled "Contemporary utilization of three-column osteotomy techniques in a prospective complex spinal deformity multicenter database: implications on full-body alignment and perioperative course." Article here:…

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Andrea Scarantino, "Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide" (Routledge, 2024) 1:12:06

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This interview is an exception to our “single author monographs” rule, because the edited collection that is its topic is an intellectual achievement worth making an exception for in over 12 years of New Books in Philosophy podcasts. Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide: Volume I and Volume II (Routledge, 2024) is a two-volume compendi…

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93: Creating a peaceful Christmas & Astrology for December (two retrogrades!) 44:40

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It's December (!) and in this episode Steph shares some Feng Shui tips and tricks so we can create a calmer home this festive season. Before we dive into this, we have a chat about our general energy levels at the start of the silly season and Chlo gives us a download on the December astro activities. Tips to keep the energy in your home calm: Cons…

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91: The December Pressure Cooker - Managing Holiday Season Overwhelm 32:01

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In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges of December stress and explore practical strategies to navigate the holiday season pressure. From managing endless to-do lists to finding moments of calm, we share real experiences and actionable tips to help you through this busy period. Key Topics Discussed: Understanding the "December Pressure …

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32nd IMAST 2025 Preview | Dr. Meric Enercan and Dr. Kristen Jones 7:22

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Send us a text Join Dr. Jeff Mullin as he sits down with the 2025 IMAST co-chairs, Dr. Meric Enercan and Dr. Kristen Jones, for a preview of the 32nd IMAST in Glasgow, Scotland! The International Meeting on Advanced Spine Techniques (IMAST) is where leading spine surgeons, innovative researchers, and the most advanced spine technologies come togeth…

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91: Chat with Steph: Machu Picchu and climbing that mountain 35:53

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This episode may or may not make sense. I truly can't remember what I discussed other than Machu Picchu and climbing Wayna Pikchu. Did I finish my story? Was it logically sequenced? Could you follow along? Did I mention the stairs of death? Unclear. May delete later. ____ Connect with us @the.selfishpodcast @chloe_cocks @conscious.consulting.cc @ni…

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Rachael Litherland and Philly Hare, "People with Dementia at the Heart of Research: Co-Producing Research through The Dementia Enquirers Model" (Jessica Kingsley, 2024) 53:19

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People with dementia are uniquely qualified to discuss the challenges of their condition and the features of effective support, but their voices are all too often drowned out in research and debates about policy. According to People with Dementia at the Heart of Research: Co-Producing Research through The Dementia Enquirers Model (Jessica Kingsley …

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90: Transforming Your Life Through Nervous System Awareness 35:26

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In this episode of the Selfish Podcast, Chloe dives deep into the transformative power of understanding and working with our nervous systems. She shares her personal journey with a nervous system regulation practice called Soma Soul, discussing the importance of tuning into our body's wisdom and the impact of emotional healing. Chloe emphasizes the…

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Spine Deformity Journal Article Review | Drs. Behrooz A. Akbarnia, Fernando Rios, Bahar Shahidi, and Grant Hogue 28:43

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Send us a text Join our host, Dr. Grant Hogue, for a discussion with Drs. Behrooz A. Akbarnia, Fernando Rios, and Bahar Shahidi about their article in the Spine Deformity Journal, titled "Proximal Foundation Anchor Variations and Their Correlation with Unplanned Return to the Operating Room in Children with EOS Treated with MCGR." * The Scoliosis R…

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89: Astrological Update: The Magic of 11/11 & Taurus Full Moon 18:36

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📝 Episode Overview Join us for a powerful week of celestial events, starting with the magical 11/11 portal and culminating in a manifestation-focused Taurus Full Moon. This episode guides you through daily astrological influences and practical ritual suggestions for harnessing these energies. ⭐️ Key Highlights 11/11 Portal Day (Monday) Understandin…