Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila, where we are honor the importance of mental health and community! I am Kristen M. Olson, your host, and I am a former D1 collegiate athlete, 5X CrossFit Games competitor (2nd, 2011 #team), 25+ yrs of entrepreneurship + Coaching, and I have 3 rescue pups (my heart). I am great at fitness and business, but excellent at fun. AND I know one thing is true, almost nothing is as it seems- so let’s talk truth(s)! Join me and other mission driven humans as we question a ...
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NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)
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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...
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cERTI mENTAL sINCE i BROKE mE pHONE sCREEN Much like a Dating Profile of mine, I am doubtful of the true costs of being part of some people's Community. What Agenda. Why must we engage...? Alas, most problems are caused, escalated, exaggerated and Calculated by engaging with near-enough anything. Why bother now...? Good Question. I am trying to bring Irreverence back, in the vain attempt to become at least... Heard. As Pitiful as that sounds, I'd rather not even have that from you for what i ...
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261. Dream Culture at Work: Dane Espegard on Leadership & Purpose
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32:44"When there’s hope in the future, there’s power in the present." - Dane Espegard In this inspiring episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Dane Espegard—entrepreneur, author, speaker, and culture consultant—to talk all things leadership, intentional living, and integrating dreams into company culture. From his early days i…
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"Wet Dollars" by Daniel Oluremi + "Edgar Addison, the Author of Dévorer (1862-1933)" by Ben Peek
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27:46This episode features "Wet Dollars" by Daniel Oluremi (©2025 by Daniel Oluremi) and "Edgar Addison, the Author of Dévorer (1862-1933)" by Ben Peek (©2025 by Ben Peek), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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260. Please Unsubscribe: Julio Vincent Gambuto on Culture, Capitalism & Conscious Living
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42:20“You don’t need to be perfect to start. You just need to be honest with yourself—and keep moving forward with love.” -Julio Vincent Gambuto In this heartfelt and humor-filled conversation, Kristen Olson sits down with filmmaker, author, and cultural voice Julio Vincent Gambuto to explore the layered journey of a creator navigating identity, family,…
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"Eleven Songs for Another Lover" by V.H. Chen + "Here I Go Again" by Lindz McLeod
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42:37This episode features "Eleven Songs for Another Lover" by V.H. Chen (©2025 by V.H. Chen) read by Susan Hanfield, and "Here I Go Again" by Lindz McLeod (©2025 by Lindz McLeod) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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259. Trauma as a Catalyst with Carrie Rickert
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40:50"People want to be seen, heard, and valued—for who they are and what they bring to the table. That’s true in business and in life, especially after trauma." — Carrie Ricker, Author of Trauma is a Catalyst In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson sits down with Carrie Rickert—author, trauma survivor, management consultant,…
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258. From Doubt to Do: Reinventing Yourself with Courage, Clarity & Authentic Leadership — Kat O’Sullivan
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35:55"We don’t leave a legacy—we live it. Moment by moment, choice by choice." – Kat O’Sullivan In this inspiring episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes keynote speaker, author, and transition coach Kat O’Sullivan for a powerful conversation on what it means to reinvent yourself — with grace, courage, and authenticity. Kat shares he…
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#4: Steam-Retracted-Titular-Moment-.....UMMMMM...
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2:05:58Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Hello. JUST FUCKING JOKING!! Don't pay too much attention to italics. Engoy, ye joyful little fuckwits - and, hey- Why's nobody listening, you-ask? I've literally no idea. (!) Enjoy it loike ye fehckin eidjit ______________________________________________________________________…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Not as good as the other one (#3), but... Still fun. I've been making some brilliant jokes as of late, due to long-term and on-going Mental Illness. GP says I have Low-mood disorder. Which means: "Yes, it's free, but, I'm not getting sued over a misdiagnosis, so... that's that."…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) I really need to learn how to bank. AH MEAN GOODY-GUMDROPS, A'VE WOTCHED ENERFF WEAKEST LINK BY NOW. Still. I imagine it's going to take a while before any of this snowball affects anybody except mine and my neighbours' mental health. Could you please, start telling other people…
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257. The Quantum Power of Intention: Human Performance, Media, and Manifestation with Dr. Toper Taylor
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53:33“Your intention is your superpower. It’s the energy that turns thought into performance, belief into action.” — Dr. Toper Taylor In this groundbreaking episode of the Turmeric & Tequila® podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with Dr. Toper Taylor—Emmy-winning producer, entrepreneur, intention researcher, and former Hollywood executive—to explore th…
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Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) "That is pretty good, isn't-'t? - Haha. French." Welcome. Extravagence has bin shared but no expenses are incorrectly filed where they need not be in THE BIN. bUT, STILL: I don't think you're up for my brand of cult-behaviour. We do it with a hot poker, and you've gotta get MERE…
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"Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw + "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez
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30:04This episode features "Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw (©2025 by Cassandra Khaw) read by Justine Eyre, and "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez (©2025 by R. Diego Martinez) read by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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256. From CIA to CEO: Leading with Integrity, Identity & Influence w/ Rupal Patel
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47:51"You can’t lead with clarity if you don’t know who you are. Identity is the foundation of influence." — Dr. Rupal Patel In this compelling episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes powerhouse guest Dr. Rupal Patel — former CIA analyst, entrepreneur, author of From CIA to CEO, and champion of high-performance leadership. Together, …
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#1: A've just bin watchern tut tellehgh// Hiatus BustER
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1:15:48Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) Ello, there. A bellow from the origin of slavery. Not to bring up any bad memories... It's 2025, thanks. However, like the commercial need to rise to keeping up with the appearances of those who are in reciept of shedloads of, "FACKIN' MANEY", and, yet, blood-lined Adidas... As …
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255. How to Turn Self-Doubt into Power: Influence, Nonverbal Communication, and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Dr. Abbie Maroño
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51:01“Confidence isn’t pretending to be bulletproof — it’s knowing you can bounce back no matter what hits you.” — Dr. Abbie Maroño In this powerhouse part-two episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes back behavioral scientist and internationally recognized speaker Dr. Abbie Maroño to dig deeper into emotional intelligence, influence,…
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"Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang + " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar
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1:07:55This episode features "Blood of the Idugan" by Lilia Zhang (©2025 by Lilia Zhang) read by Justine Eyre, and " Beak" by Ian Muneshwar (©2025 by Ian Muneshwar) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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254. From Chaos to Clarity: Dr. Abbie Maroño on Shame, Healing & Emotional Mastery
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46:53“ Shame is felt because it says the way you are behaving is not in line with who you are, who you want to be, or how you perceive yourself.” -Dr. Abbie Maroño In this powerful episode of Turmeric & Tequila™, host Kristen Olson welcomes Dr. Abbie Maroño — behavioral scientist, Ph.D. in psychology, TEDx speaker, and globally recognized expert in huma…
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253. Courage to Shine: Dr. Eileen Forrestal on Healing and Empowerment
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42:36Welcome back to Turmeric & Tequila! In today’s inspiring episode, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the remarkable Dr. Eileen Forrestal—a retired medical doctor, author, and co-founder of Get Up and Go Publications. Eileen shares her powerful journey from a childhood marked by silence and a struggle with a stammer, to finding her voice and emb…
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252. From Limiting to Liberating: Shifting Your Mindset
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49:21"You show me your friends and I'll show you your future." -Diana Kokoska Welcome to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast with your host, Kristen Olson! In this episode, we dive into all thing’s leadership, growth, and mindset with the inspiring Diana Kokoska—entrepreneur, bestselling author, and former CEO of Keller Williams MAPS Coaching. Diana shares h…
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"Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li + "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch
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23:58This episode features "Old Brooklyn Magic" by Ian Li (©2025 by Ian Li) and "Glory Hole" by Neal Auch (©2025 by Neal Auch), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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251. Finding Purpose in Your Career Journey
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36:39“Our career and all the choices that come with it are some of the biggest decisions we make in our lives.” -Pattie Dale Tye In this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, host Kristen Olson sits down with the dynamic Pattie Dale Tye, a female boss and author who's been shaking things up in her own unique way. Pattie takes us on a journey from h…
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250. Navigating Modern Leadership with Karin Hurt
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31:26"In all that, we still need humans doing what humans do best, which is creating human connection and creating and that innovation." -Karin Hurt Welcome to this enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast with your host, Kristen Olson! In this episode, we're diving into the world of leadership with a remarkable conversation featuring gues…
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"A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez + "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh
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1:22:00This episode features "A Girl Goes on a Date Alone at Night" by Cynthia Gómez (©2025 by Cynthia Gómez) read by Alison Belle Bews, and "The Witchdoctor’s Revenge" by Nuzo Onoh (©2025 by Nuzo Onoh) read by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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249. Sales Game Changer: Greg Nutter Talks AI and Trust
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44:37"It's not about your product, it's about problems you solve and opportunities that you enable people to capture." -Greg Nutter Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! In today's episode, host Kristen Olson sits down with Greg Nutter, a consultant, sales expert, and the author of the bestselling book "P3 Selling: The Essentials of B2B Sales …
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"And it dawned on me that these executives are solving the same communication problems in their meetings that I'm solving for in the interrogation room." -Michael Reddington On this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, your host Kristen Olson sits down with Michael Reddington, an expert in transforming resistance into commitment and a certifi…
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"Touch This Cancer, It Probably Won't Bite" by Josh Pearce + "Pezcara" by Ana Hurtado
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31:44This episode features "Touch This Cancer, It Probably Won't Bite" by Josh Pearce (©2025 by Josh Pearce) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Pezcara" by Ana Hurtado (©2025 by Ana Hurtado) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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“Understanding the ways humans make decisions is integral in everything we do from maintaining security to communicating with the people in your life. Social engineering skills, when used properly, can make your life so much better.” – Chris Hadnagy Welcome back to Turmeric & Tequila with your host, Kristen Olson, where we dive into the delicate ba…
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246. Franchising Unlocked: Mark Siebert's Growth Strategies
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36:23"If you're going head to head with a big, well-established competitor like McDonald's, you better be very Slick if you're going to try to compete with them." -Mark Siebert In this episode of Turmeric & Tequila, Kristen Olson welcomes franchise expert Mark Siebert to the mic. With decades of experience as a franchise business consultant and as the a…
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#11: Fucking forgot to put the dinner on and raised next door's baby (burned it)
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1:03:52Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) As you'll all probably be expecting (unknowing strangers), this, 'Headline'-kind-of-titles signifies another, "Have one Rest", reading, as we delve into the shallow waters of mishaps people are willing to fabricate and/or sacrifice to the U.K., for all to enjoy. Especially those…
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"sharp house" by Samir Sirk Morató + "The Tugwort" by Lincoln Michel
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45:01This episode features "sharp house" by Samir Sirk Morató (©2025 by Samir Sirk Morató) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Tugwort" by Lincoln Michel (©2025 by Lincoln Michel) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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245. Colorado Creatives: Brandon Vargas
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1:03:40"I think that's one of the most beautiful exercises of art and often one of the most pleasant and pleasurable things when you think about an idea and you work to make it a reality." -Brandon Vargas Welcome to this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast with your host, Kristen Olson. Today, we're excited to bring you a conversation with Brandon V…
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"in your mind, they still dance" by Ariya Bandy + "In Our Skin" by Kelsea Yu
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39:19This is episode features "in your mind, they still dance" by Ariya Bandy (©2025 by Ariya Bandy) read by Susan Hanfield, and "In Our Skin" by Kelsea Yu (©2025 by Kelsea Yu) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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244. Leadership and Emotional Intelligence: Dr. Greg Stewart
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56:12"Truth and boundaries without grace and empathy is toxic... now that pendulum has sworn to the other side where it's grace and empathy without truth and boundaries as enablement." -Dr. Greg Stewart In this engaging episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, host Kristen Olson welcomes Dr. Greg Stewart, a counselor, coach, consultant, and author, to…
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243. Navigating Veteran Benefits with Expert Paul R. Lawrence
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34:16“As you enlist, you get exciting opportunities, hopefully competitive pay, but afterwards, you get a series of benefits that can really help your life." -Paul R. Lawrence Welcome to another insightful episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, where your host Kristen Olson engages in gracefully disruptive conversations to question a better way. Tod…
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"The Sound a Rabbit Might Make" by Bruce McAllister + "God of the Black Moon" by Dan Stintzi
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56:14This episode features "The Sound a Rabbit Might Make" by Bruce McAllister (©2025 by Bruce McAllister) and "God of the Black Moon" by Dan Stintzi (©2025 by Dan Stintzi), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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242. Give Yourself Permission, with Cortney McDermott
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1:02:15"It's the attachment to the desire. In other words, it's without this thing, I can't be happy." -Cortney McDermott In this enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast, your host Kristen Olson sits down with the dynamic Cortney McDermott, a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, and self-development expert. With a rich background that spans e…
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#10: I's har' work. Buhsuhmboddy godder do id
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1:03:23Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) That's not necessarily a joke there... But somebody could fill in the gaps of where my wordplay falls down, and make a joke about how overzealous or underzealous my ID is. (In terms of psychology, set about by a man who ideally wants close family members to admit they'd like to …
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241. Strength, Service, and Pancakes: Susan Combs' Mission
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44:14"We all have things to be thankful for in our lives, and all of our lives can change in a blink of an eye. You know, if you're so inclined, why don't you go out and have some pancakes for Roger? And remember, remember all the good things you have in your life to be thankful for." -Susan L. Combs In this episode of the Turmeric & Tequila podcast, ho…
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"Annihilation of Red" by Anuel Rodriguez + "Karabasan" by Leyla Hamedi
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33:13This episode features "Annihilation of Red" by Anuel Rodriguez (©2025 by Anuel Rodriguez) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Karabasan" by Leyla Hamedi (©2025 by Leyla Hamedi) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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240. Discovering Self: Compassion and Intuition with Ashton August
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44:00"I know we're all intuitive, we all need to tap in, but I think people overlook so much of just trusting your gut and leaning into that." -Ashton August Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast. In today's episode, Kristen Olson sits down with the multifaceted Ashton August, an author, entrepreneur, wellness consult…
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#9: Perfectly-Levelled-Reflections (I feel guilty calling it comedy with how definitively serious I'm being.)
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1:08:39Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) However: You get what you've paid for. As long as you don't remind yourself that Time is Money. I've been really struggling to come up with any weird bollocks or musings, and that's merely because I've had a lovely Christmas break (and not one Little Sausage has contacted me in …
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239. Creating Lifetime Humanitarians: Inside Youthlinc's Journey
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53:36"As we give them opportunity to look outside themselves and help them understand that, oh, there's more to life than the inward focus, there can also be this beautiful space of outward focus." -Justin Powell Welcome to Turmeric & Tequila! Today, host Kristen Olson sits down with Justin Powell, executive director of Youthlinc, a Utah-based organizat…
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"They Bought a House" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu + "The Morning Room" by Katharine Tyndall
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38:28This episode features "They Bought a House" by Osahon Ize-Iyamu (©2025 by Osahon Ize-Iyamu) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "The Morning Room" by Katharine Tyndall (©2025 by Katharine Tyndall) read by Janina Edwards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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238. Muay Thai Beyond Limits: Janelle's Path to Inclusive Fitness
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47:00“Everything you do has to start with that relationship and they have to trust you and respect you before you can even really do anything.” -Janelle Kleftis Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today we have an inspiring episode lined up for you. Joining us is the incredible Janelle Kleftus, founder of "M…
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#8: Won't take freederrm like medicine
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1:06:15Send me ____________ through my E-mail at the footy(footer // bri'ish) I've just been writing humouros intentions as if anybody cares. Not like the old days. Not being chirpy enough to be accepted by boozey cunts. Sick of it. Luckily, Christmas is over. Good - Aside though, that's actually useful for my frail intentions to make others feel good, an…
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Hi, listeners! Allow us to introduce you to Fear Daily, the brand new retro horror show that takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Every day, from Monday to Friday, Fear Daily brings you two new stories of hauntings, monsters, cults and killers, all from the 1…
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237. Year in Review 2024 and Year in Preview 2025
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1:42:36"Like, things aren't gonna go exactly your way, but you'll still get there." -Ashley Simone Knight Hey folks! Welcome back to the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today, I'm thrilled to be chatting with the fabulous Ashley Simone Knight. Get ready for our annual Year in Review and Year in Preview show! This is our 6th y…
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"I left my corporate job to dive in with the idea to start rapping and playing violin." -Zac Clejan Welcome to another exciting episode of the Turmeric & Tequila Podcast! I'm your host, Kristen Olson, and today, we're thrilled to have Zac Clejan, the incredible "trap violinist," join us. Zac's unique fusion of classical violin and hip-hop is making…
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"Mnemonic Burning" by Angela Liu + "Before and After" by Steve Rasnic Tem
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24:06This episode features "Mnemonic Burning" by Angela Liu (©2024 by Angela Liu), and "Before and After" by Steve Rasnic Tem (© by Steve Rasnic Tem) both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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