Best Flashlight Learning Podcasts (2025)

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The Truth Be Told: The Pumpkin Promise 4:01

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Send us a text When is a pumpkin more than a pumpkin? In this moving episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares an unforgettable moment when a student in a simple classroom activity reveals how pumpkins have become a symbol of hope—and reunion—for his family. What starts as a cheerful show-and-tell quickly turns profound as Malik explains that pumpkins remind …

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The Power of Empathy: A Pro and Con? 14:19

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In Episode 6 of The Art of Therapy, we explore the second essential quality of therapeutic relationships: empathy. Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen unpack why empathy is more than just understanding,it’s the act of accurately entering another’s frame of reference. Drawing from Carl Rogers’ person-centred approach, they explain how empathy can b…

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The Flashlight, Floodlight & Juggler: Training Attention with Meditation 1:18:55

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Episode 43, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life" Featuring: David R. Vago, Ph.D., Amishi Jha, Ph.D., Geshe Tenzin Wangyal, and host Alejandro Chaoul-Reich, Ph.D. Can we live more fully just by paying more attention? Our panelists discuss the science behind attention, how mindfulness can help us achieve our greatest potential and strategies…

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Conjuring Magick at Noir Star Emporium | Beyond Haunted Vermont 1:49:59

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At NSE, we transform everyday life into a dark whimsical tapestry of creativity and wonder. Our mission is to inspire, ignite passion, and invite you to explore fantastical realms of art, fashion, and lifestyle.Martin Eggiman Jr. (The Eggman) and Lina Wheeler-Eggiman, with degrees in Fashion and Graphic Design, have journeyed from artistic struggle…

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Flashlight Friday – A Fun, Interactive Classroom Activity 6:33

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Send us a text Shine a light on learning—literally! In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares the magic of Flashlight Friday, a simple but powerful way to boost student engagement and joy in the classroom. From word hunts and storytime to review games and focus activities, discover how a single flashlight can transform Fridays into an adventure studen…

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Balancing the Elements through the Breath 1:27:33

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Episode 42, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life" Featuring: Menpa Phuntsok Wangmo, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal, and Alejandro Chaoul Join us for the public premiere of a recorded science/spirituality dialog featuring Menpa Phuntsok Wangmo, Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal, and moderator Alejandro Chaoul. Th…

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Truth Be Told: “In Order?" – When a Simple Task Isn’t So Simple 3:34

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Send us a text What happens when a child pauses before writing the alphabet and asks, “In order?” In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores how a simple question reveals the hidden pressures students feel, the unspoken rules they try to follow, and the importance of creating safe spaces where mistakes are part of learning. Check out more resources a…

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When Parents Say, "They Just Memorized the Book" 3:29

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Send us a text Ever hear, “He’s not really reading—he just memorized it”? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin reframes memorization as an essential step in early literacy. From print awareness to story structure and fluency, those “memorized” books aren’t fake reading—they’re the spark that builds confident, joyful readers. Check out more resources at …

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Reading in Focus: A Vision Series - Sand, Songs, and Silly Puppets: Multisensory Reading for Vision Challenges 4:01

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Send us a text Glitter in your hair, rice on your sweater, and a puppet demanding snacks? Welcome to the world of multisensory reading! In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin shares fun, practical strategies—like sand tracing, rhythm reading, and puppet storytelling—that help students with vision challenges connect to literacy through touch, sound, moveme…

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Congruence and the Foundations of Trust 18:30

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In Episode 5 of Season 2, we look at the first key quality of relationships that supports mental wellbeing: congruence. Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore why congruence—alignment between what is said and how it is said, both verbally and nonverbally—is essential in therapy and in everyday relationships. They discuss how congruence builds…

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Beverly Kerr: Driving Equity and Success in ML Classrooms 57:38

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With 26 years of experience, Beverly Kerr joins the ML Chat Podcast to share how Title I schools, among others, can create equitable and inclusive ML classrooms. She emphasizes the importance of building relationships and addressing the needs of dually identified and trauma-affected learners. Discover how foundational literacy, structured intervent…

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S7 Ep3: The Night Watch Mystery, Part 2 36:31

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In Part 2 of The Night Watch Mystery, we step deeper into the shadows of Rembrandt’s masterpiece. This chapter traces the strange and violent history of the painting’s attacks, explores the accusations that swirled around the militia it depicts, and considers what these stories reveal about Amsterdam in the 1600s. Alongside the canvas, we follow Re…

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Sasquatch & Phantom Lights - Heather Moser [Small Town Monsters] | Beyond Haunted Vermont 1:17:04

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Heather Moser is a producer and researcher for the documentary film company Small Town Monsters and helped establish Small Town Monsters Publishing. She is also an adjunct professor and author who loves diving into all things spooky and strange! You can find some of her work in volumes 1,3,5, and 7 of the Feminine Macabre and you can hear her chatt…

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How Connections Impact Wellbeing 13:11

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In Episode 4 of Season 2, we ask why relationships matter so profoundly to mental wellbeing. Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explore Carl Rogers’ person-centred principles—congruence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard—and how these qualities support self-actualisation and emotional health. They connect Rogers’ ideas to more recent res…

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Realizing Your Full Potential: Speaking Your True Voice 40:43

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Episode 41, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life" Featuring: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche “Speech” refers here not only to the words we speak, but also to the energy carried by our voice and our breath. The teachings, discussions, and practices of this month explore using speech, mantra, other forms of sound, and/or breathing practices to suppor…

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What Are Phantom Lights - Ronald Murphy Jr | Beyond Haunted Vermont 1:00:01

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Ron Murphy has been investigating the stuff of nightmares for over 30 years. He has investigated the things that go bump in the night and meticulously researched the historical and psychological context of myths and legends from around the world. Mr. Murphy seeks to uncover the archetypal precedent for the monsters that haunt our collective thought…

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Finding Focus in Therapy: Using context as a flashlight 15:02

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In Episode 3 of Season 2, we ask a key question: where should therapists focus their attention? Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen unpack how context determines the meaning of behaviour and why this helps therapists know which relationships to observe. Drawing from Gregory Bateson’s work on systems and communication, they show how a client’s pres…

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Honoring Language & Empowering Educators with Valentina Gonzalez 45:17

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You’ll be inspired by this week’s ML Chat guest, Valentina Gonzalez. Her journey began as an immigrant and language learner, and she is now a 25-year veteran in multilingual education and co-author of Welcome to Teaching Multilingual Learners. An advocate for ML students and language-rich classrooms, Valentina supports teachers through embedded coa…

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Mastering Living & Dying: What We Can Learn from Post-Death States of Advanced Meditators 1:10:25

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Episode 40, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life" Featuring: Leslie Eisenberg, Ph.D.; Tawni Tidwell, Ph.D.; Geshe Tenzin Wangyal; and host Alejandro Chaoul-Reich, Ph.D. We all aim to live well, but little is understood about how to die well. Our expert panelists discuss research into tukdam, a post-death meditative state in which the bodies…

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From Actor to Electrician: How Lighting Design Transforms Live Performances 16:18

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Let's Meet Shaly Farmer, Lighting Technician With The Lincoln Theatre What happens when the lights go down and the spotlight comes up? Behind every perfectly illuminated performance at The Lincoln Theatre stands Shaly Farmer, whose artistic vision transforms the historic stage into a canvas of light and shadow. Growing up in Marion, Shaly remembers…

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Joe Tury [REDROOM Creative] | Beyond Haunted Vermont 1:14:07

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Joe Tury is a documentary filmmaker from central Illinois and films under the brand name of Redroom Creative Media. He focuses on historic legends and lore, which includes stories of the paranormal, strange creatures, and UFO sightings. Redroom Creative Media currently has five documentaries streaming on Tubi, Prime, and a multitude of other servic…

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Respecting Every Learner — Finding Balance with Pronouns and Policies 5:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores how teachers can create inclusive classrooms by using neutral, professional language and respecting students’ chosen names and pronouns. Learn practical strategies for balancing policies, honoring identities, and building a learning community where every student feels seen, safe, and valued. C…

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Reading in Focus: A Vision Series - Eye Spy… a Struggling Reader 5:49

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin invites teachers to become reading detectives as we explore the mysteries behind students whose eyes seem to have a mind of their own. From skipped lines to jumbled letters, these signs often point to visual processing and tracking challenges—not laziness. Learn how to observe, gather clues, and implem…

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The Sound of Story: Bringing Tempo and Dynamics to Read-Alouds 5:27

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Send us a text Ever thought of your read-alouds as musical performances? In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin explores how tempo and dynamics—from slow and reflective Largo to fast and joyful Allegro—can transform the way children experience stories. Learn how matching your voice to the mood of a text engages students’ whole bodies, hearts, and brains, …

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Describing the Problem: The act of being heard 14:40

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In this episode, we dive into the first step of diagnosis: describing the client’s presenting problem. Dr. Warwick Phipps and Marizaan Koen explain why careful description of symptoms is often overlooked, and yet so essential. They show how listening actively and accurately not only supports diagnosis but can itself be profoundly therapeutic—someti…

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Reading in Focus: A Vision Series - Not All Reading Struggles Are Dyslexia 6:09

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Send us a text New Series: Reading in Focus: A Vision Series Not All Reading Struggles Are Dyslexia Description: In this kickoff episode of Reading in Focus: A Vision Series on Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin shines a light on an often-overlooked cause of reading difficulties—visual processing challenges. We tend to jump straight to p…

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Strengths Before Struggles 3:05

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Send us a text In this episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin invites you to rethink how we approach data-driven intervention. Too often, data becomes a spotlight on what students can’t do—overshadowing the many things they can do. Join Dr. Gina as she explores how shifting to a strengths-first mindset can transform your intervent…

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Realizing Your Full Potential: Taking Clear, Positive Action 58:56

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Episode 39, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life Featuring: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche “Body” refers here not only to our physical body and the tangible world around us, but also to our individual sense of identity as a human being. The teachings, discussions, and practices explored during the Month of the Body help us to connect to the door o…

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Being an Usher at The Lincoln: Flashlights, Friendly Faces, and Fleetwood Mac 9:59

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What's It Like To Volunteer As An Usher For A Lincoln Show? The curtain rises on a different kind of spotlight in this heartwarming conversation with Mary LeClaire, a dedicated volunteer usher at the historic Lincoln Theatre. While most patrons marvel at the 1929 Mayan revival architecture or the performers on stage, Mary reveals the magic happenin…

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The Truth Be Told: My 3 Dads 4:04

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Send us a text In this heartwarming and humorous episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin shares the story of a second grader who proudly announced, “I have three dads!” after seeing a picture of their speech and language pathologist’s very tall family. What started as giggles about height turned into a powerful reminder of the dive…

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The Truth Be Told: It's Clear as Mud! 3:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Gina Pepin takes us to the small-group reading table, where one second grader’s honest declaration—“It’s clear as mud”—becomes the heart of a bigger lesson about teaching and learning. With humor and heart, Dr. Pepin reflects on why confusion is not failure, but a powerful step toward growth. She reminds us that …

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Story Stones: Sparking Literacy Through Play 4:39

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Send us a text In this short and inspiring episode of Let’s Talk Teacher to Teacher, Dr. Gina Pepin introduces Story Stones — a playful, hands-on tool that makes storytelling and literacy come alive. Discover what story stones are, how to make them (without fuss or expensive supplies), and creative ways to use them for building language, narrative …

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On the Journey of... Aleksandar Petakov | Haunted Vermont 57:40

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Aleksandar and I mainly were focusing on those that are no longer with us, that once sailed the waves of Lake Champlain. This Episode goes out as a tribute to those that were investigating the Champ mystery. Aleksandar Petakov was born in 1993 during the last year of Apartheid in South Africa to parents that fled civil war in the former Yugoslavia.…

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The Why Behind Diagnosis 13:14

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In the first episode of Season 2 of The Art of Therapy, we return to the foundational skills that shape meaningful therapeutic work: observation and diagnosis. Join Dr. Warrick Phipps and psychologist Marizaan Koen on an exploration of the role of trained observation in therapy, not simply as a passive process of noticing, but as an active, clinica…

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Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard: Maximizing Resources, Serving Every Learner 51:05

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How do you serve multilingual learners across a large district using current resources? In this episode of the ML Chat Podcast, Dr. Merica Clinkenbeard, Director of ELD for Springfield Public Schools, Missouri, shares how she leverages collaboration, teacher leadership, and language-rich instruction to drive systemic change. She also reflects on la…

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Re-visiting the 2010 Cam Photo, for the 15th Anniversary | Haunted Vermont 25:39

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September 3rd 2010, Frank Siecienski noticed that something had been eating a whole bunch of apples from his tree. He then set up a trail cam to take photos every minute. He left it for seven days and seven nights. He retrieved the camera. He was shocked to discover what was the reason for his apples disappearing. It's important to note that whatev…

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Change Your Mind, Ease Your Pain: How Meditation Works to Relieve Pain & Suffering 1:16:06

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Episode 38, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life Featuring: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Geshe Tenzin Wangyal, and host Alejandro Chaoul-Reich Even when pain is unavoidable, suffering is optional. The practices of both mindfulness and dzogchen are renowned for changing how we relate to psychological, emotional, and physical pain, thereby easing our pain…

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The Art of Therapy Series 2 Trailer: The Dance of Therapy 1:42

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Series 2 of The Art of Therapy is here. This all new series ventures deeper into the craft of psychotherapy, exploring not only what therapy is, but how to practise it more effectively. Join Dr. Warrick Phipps and fellow psychologist Marizaan Koen as they unpack how the presentation of difficulties can shape the direction of therapy, as well as why…

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Through the Lens: Seeing Therapy Integratively 12:36

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In Episode 15 of The Art of Therapy, we deepen the conversation about the integrative-interactional approach. We explore how different therapeutic lenses — person-centred, communication, and systems — combine to create a richer, higher-order way of seeing clients. This integration helps therapists observe more, understand more, and ultimately help …

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Natural Paths to Longevity 1:08:03

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Episode 37, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life Featuring: Mauricio Obón Dent, Menpa Phuntsog Wangmo, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and Alejandro Chaoul-Reich Does the value of exercise grow when we do it mindfully, purposefully? Is medicine more powerful when combined with mantra recitation and visualization? How can a lifestyle that prioritiz…

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13 Years of Haunted Vermont | 2012-2025 18:48

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A unique milestone achieved. Today (August 26th 2025) marks the Thirteenth Year since I started this little journey, and I'm saying that loosely. As it's been awesome, lacking, and more importantly, still learning through the chats and research. While still going out there and exploring and investigating on terms. I'm also in the works of a couple …

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The Integrative-Interactional Approach: Bringing It All Together 12:02

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we explore how to move beyond single-school approaches into an integrative-interactional model. By weaving together person-centred principles, communication theory, and systems thinking, therapists gain a powerful higher-order lens for practice. We discuss how this synthesis helps therapists adapt to each clie…

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Maggie Churchill: Structure that Supports, Flexibility that Inspires 52:33

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Join the ML Chat conversation with Maggie Churchill, veteran ESL Language Arts teacher and adjunct at William Paterson University. She shares how consistent routines and flexibility create stability for multilingual learners—especially those facing trauma, post-COVID challenges, and disrupted education. Discover how project-based lessons, teacher c…

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Realizing Your Full Potential: Ripening the Conditions of the Mind 1:01:23

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Episode 36, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life” Featuring: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Mind refers here to our disturbing emotions and other distracted movements of the mind, as well as to the vast, open nature of mind — the source of all positive qualities — and the capacity to distinguish the difference. As we deepen our familiarity with re…

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Making Kids Creep & Shriek with Alex Henry | Haunted Vermont 8:47

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Alex Henry is the secret pseudonym of an author who lives in New York, likes to travel all around the US and beyond, and enjoys writing books that are beastly, dark and strange—books that keep you up reading long into the night. Alex’s biggest fears are overgrown toenails, subway rats, and bad spelling. NOTE: These answers from the written intervie…

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From Theory to Real-World Practice 8:09

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we talk about bridging the gap between knowing and doing. We explore how therapeutic theory becomes powerful when applied in real time, in the room, with the client in front of you. From integrating multiple approaches to staying grounded in the moment, we unpack what it takes to bring theory to life. 🎧 Subscr…

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Realizing Your Full Potential: Ripening the Conditions of Speech 50:08

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Episode 35, Series 2: "Bring Body, Speech & Mind to Life” Featuring: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Speech refers here not only to the words we speak, but also to the energy carried by our voice and our breath. The teachings, discussions, and practices of this month explore using speech, mantra, other forms of sound, and/or breathing practices to support …

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It Looked Like a Flashlight | Listener Ghost Stories Ep. 04 11:38

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Kat experienced a strange light in the woods of Glastenbury Mountains, fifteen years ago. Was this light something UAP? Bigfoot? Fairies? or what we call, Phantom Lights // Spook Lights. She described it as if something was shining a flashlight at them. Have a story within Vermont or Beyond? Share with us today.…

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Between Us: The Power of Interactional Insight 11:02

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In this episode of The Art of Therapy, we explore the interactional approach: how focusing on what happens between people (instead of within them) shifts therapeutic understanding. We break down the difference between intra-psychic and inter-psychic perspectives and introduce concepts like trained observation and inter-rater reliability. This is th…

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One District, 26 Languages: Building Literacy with Heather Benitez 51:45

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Tune in to the ML Chat Podcast for practical strategies to create literacy-rich classrooms. Heather Benitez, ESL Coordinator and veteran teacher, shares how she fosters academic discourse and builds structured literacy routines across content areas. Serving a Texas district with 26 languages, Heather champions culturally responsive teaching, ongoin…