Best Janet Jones Podcasts (2025)

Today's episode focuses on Psalms 42-72 and introduces two new authors. Bridgett and Janet spend time talking about how our lives can be centered on thanking God for all He has done, is doing, and will do in our lives. We have so much to be grateful for, and these Psalms give us examples of how that can be done. Baby Step: Pray Psalm(s) 50 and/or 5…

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The Paedophile Diaries: Dr Joël Le Scouarnec | #405 1:45:48

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“I am a paedophile… and I’m very happy about it.” The thousands of handwritten entries in the so-called ‘black notebooks’ of France’s worst ever child sex offender revealed more than 30 years of horrendous abuse. In devastating detail, they described acts carried out on young patients in his work as a surgeon, in hospitals across western France. He…

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711 How Does Literature Handle Atrocities? (with Bruce Robbins) | My Last Book with Hemingway Expert Alex Vernon | Who Will Come to Jacke and Emma's Party? 1:13:28

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For millennia, literature has represented humanity at its finest. Over the same period of time, human beings have been committing the worst acts of mass violence imaginable. How have authors addressed these atrocities? Have they shown an ability to look at their own nation with the critical eyes of a stranger? And if so, have works of imagination p…

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E490: The Art of Reinvention: Regina Linke on Culture, Courage & Creative Calling 37:46

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 In this episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast: Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business, Tammy Williams welcomes Regina Linke, a former tech executive who boldly stepped away from a thriving career in marketing technology and information systems to follow a creative calling rooted in heritage and heart. Now a cel…

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#410 Chris and Claire: What's working to get clients now 47:21

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Chris and Claire chat about how to get more clients without overcomplicating things. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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Listen Now: Liberty Lost 5:59

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In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-known facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The Home says it helps girls decide what comes next – whether that’s parent…

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Grieve Out Loud: Allow Others to Assist You In the Journey 53:33

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In this heart wrenching episode, we meet Tracy Dancy. Tracy is the CEO of Soaring on Eagles Wings. An organization born out of the tragedy of losing 2 daughters. Tracy Shares with us in a transparent and moving manner her journey and how it led to the creation of Soaring on Eagles Wings. Tracy is an author, grief coach, and motivational speaker who…

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Xantoné Blacq and Harry Trevaldwyn 27:45

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WHEN GOD WAS A RABBIT by Sarah Winman, chosen by Harry TrevaldwynTHE ALCHEMIST by Paulo Coelho, chosen by Xantoné BlacqJAMES by Percival Everett, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Music producer and composer Xantoné Blacq joins actor and writer Harry Trevaldwyn to share the books they love with presenter Harriett Gilbert. First up, Harry brings to the tab…

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710 Weird and Wonderful Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome (with Paul Chrystal) | A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT | Two Listeners Follow Their Dream (And Create Something Amazing) 1:00:09

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It's another action-packed episode! First, Jacke relays the story of a long-time listener who worked some mundane jobs before becoming an artistic bookmaker. Then Jacke talks to author Paul Chrystal about his work diving into lesser-known ancient texts for his book Miracula: Weird and Wonderful Stories of Ancient Greece and Rome. And in between, Ja…

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Rachelle Discusses Love Island Crash Outs, Love Is Blind Divorce, BET Awards 2025, & More 30:08

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Laawwdd...they kept Hurricane Huda in the house.... Got a question? Send me a text to answer on the show! https://www.internalramblespodcast.comBy Rachelle

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Summer with the pSalms: The Lord is My Shepherd 24:55

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Janet and Bridgett begin discussing the first section of the Psalms 1-41. They begin by sharing the five ways David handled the hardships in his life. The focus in on three Psalms but with a new twist to Psalm 23 that neither of them noticed before! Baby Step: Pray Psalm 23 Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!…

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Tiffany Cole: Buried Alive | #404 57:38

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Party girl Tiffany Cole had always relied on the kindness of strangers – including her former neighbours, Reggie and Carol Sumner. This frail older couple helped Tiffany out as if she were their own daughter… And she repaid their kindness by digging their grave. Literally. Tiffany claimed it was all her boyfriend’s idea, and she never meant for the…

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E489: Rest as a Strategic Tool: How Dr. Erin Wilson is Redefining Leadership for a Healthier Workplace 34:22

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this conversation, Dr. Erin Wilson, leadership strategist, rest advocate, and CEO of Design Ideal Consulting, joins Tammy Williams to challenge the toxic hustle narrative and reimagine what eff…

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Josh Cohen and Nussaibah Younis 27:21

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BIG SWISS by Jen Beagin, chosen by Nussaibah YounisA HEART SO WHITE by Javier Marías, chosen by Josh CohenTHE END OF EDDY by Edouard Louis, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Big Swiss is a 29-year-old gynecologist who has never had an orgasm. Greta Work is an audio transcriber for a sex therapist who is infatuated by one of his clients. After an encounter…

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FROM THE VAULT - Scientology: Parts 1&2 3:16:25

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With Scientology’s biggest poster boy back on the big screen, the church is ramping up the recruitment drive. And to make sure you STAY AWAY from this sinister, star-studded sci-fi cult posing as a world religion, we’re rereleasing our two-parter as a bumper bonus episode... -- Hannah and Suruthi peer under the slippery stone of Scientology’s sinis…

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709 Black American Humor (with Damon Young) | The Greatest American Joke Ever Told? 1:31:52

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DAMON YOUNG (⁠What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays⁠) is a Pittsburgh writer and humorist. In this episode, Jacke talks to Damon about his work editing and writing an introduction for That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black American Humor, which emphasizes how and why Black American humor is uniquely transfixing.…

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Episode 488: Rethinking Diversity - A New Perspective with Jennifer Tardy 42:46

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🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business.” In this episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Jennifer Tardy, recruiter turned advocate, and the visionary Founder & CEO of Jennifer Tardy Consulting. With nearly two decades of experience in talent acquisiti…

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Summer with the pSalms: Walking with David 23:55

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This week, Bridgett and Janet continue the introduction of the Psalms, exploring how the various covenants from the Old Testament lead us to the final covenant made with Jesus through His life, death, and Resurrection. They dive into Psalms 1 and 2 to set the tone for future episodes. Send us a text Thanks for joining us. Have a blessed day!…

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Melanie McGuire: The Suitcase Killer | #403 1:18:09

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Melanie McGuire was a beautiful young nurse who wouldn’t hurt a fly. So when her husband’s chopped-up remains were found in three separate suitcases in the Chesapeake Bay, she suddenly had a lot to answer for… Was this petite New Jersey mum capable of killing her husband and disposing of his body in such a gruesome way? Or was this – as she claimed…

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708 Science Fact and Science Fiction (with Keith Cooper) | AI Discovers a Work of Ancient Philosophy and Dreams Up a Reading List 1:11:01

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For decades, writers and filmmakers have imagined worlds where characters can do things like watch a double sunset (on Tatooine, of course), or stand among the sand dunes of Arrakis, or gaze at the gas-giant planet Polyphemus from the moon Pandora. But even as works like Star Wars, Dune, and Avatar have enticed us with their fictional renditions of…

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Dare to Dream: My Conversation with Regina Martin on Reinvention, Resilience, and Supporting the Next Generation 49:06

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In this episode of "The Black Woman in the Corner Office," I, have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Regina Martin—wife, mother, entrepreneur, bestselling author, professor, and coach. Regina opens up about her journey from a secure federal government job to discovering her true passion in education and motivational speaking. Here’s …

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Jack Thorne and Peter Kosminsky 27:43

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AN INSTANCE OF THE FINGERPOST by Iain Pears, chosen by Peter KosminskyHEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING by Will Arbery, chosen by Jack ThornePERFECTION by Vincenzo Latronico, chosen by Harriett Gilbert Thorne and Kosminsky are great friends, but don't fully agree on the books discussed. Topics raised by their choices include toxic masculinity, empathy, …

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707 Emile Zola (with Robert Lethbridge) | Graham Greene's Only Ghost Story | My Last Book with Irina Mashinski 1:00:42

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For years, listeners have been requesting an episode devoted to the French novelist, journalist, playwright, and public intellectual Émile Zola (1840-1902). In this episode, Jacke talks to author Robert Lethbridge, whose new book Émile Zola: A Determined Life presents a comprehensive exploration of the life, work, and times of the celebrated French…

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Rachelle Discusses Love Island S7 Ep. 1-3 Drama, Teyana Taylor + Lil Wayne New Releases, & More! 26:47

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Chiiile....who coupled up and who got the boot on Love Island... Got a question? Send me a text to answer on the show! https://www.internalramblespodcast.comBy Rachelle

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Summer with the Psalms: Introduction 25:35

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Summer with the pSalms begins this week. Janet and Bridgett share some introductory information and some stories about the types of Psalms. This is just the beginning of a summer filled with praising, laments, wisdom, and so much more! Psalm Basics for Catholics by John Bergsma Baby Step: Read the shortest Psalm 131 or Janet's favorite 139. Send us…

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The Zodiac Killer: Part Three | #402 1:20:56

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Who was The Zodiac? Did he kill Cheri Jo Bates? And how did three hobbyist cryptographers crack his ‘impossible’ code 50 years after it was written? These are just a few of the questions we answer in our final episode on The Zodiac Killer. Join us as we try to conclude the inconcludable, cold case that has haunted California for half a century. Exc…

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#410 Luke Jones: Working As A Personal Trainer On A Cruise Ship 51:43

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Claire chats to Luke about what it's like being a PT on a cruise ship. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/?

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#409 Kerry Smith: Working With Older Populations 33:18

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Jake chats to Kerry covering her journey into training seniors, what some of the most important aspects were for her when delivering sessions to older populations and what other trainers might need to consider if thinking about doing the same. Find Out More About LTB: Website: https://liftthebar.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liftthebar/…

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#408 Michelle Carroll: Body Image And Fitness Professionals 37:26

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Michelle Carroll is a body image coach who believes there is more to life than burpees and broccoli. Her dream is for fitness to become more inclusive and push beyond the physical which is what drives her to do the work she does, supporting personal trainers in rebuilding their relationship with food and their body so they can help their clients to…

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A Conversation with Betsy Johnson, Founder and CEO, HIMpros 18:35

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In this edition of Cancer Registry World, Betsy Johnson, Founder and CEO of HIMpros joins Dr. Rick Greene to share her insights on achieving excellence in cancer registry work and her perspective on the evolving role of technology in supporting registries and the ODS community. Johnson, a dynamic leader in healthcare staffing and information manage…

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706 Living with Jane Austen (with Janet Todd) | A Listener Changes His Life | Bored Parents 1:12:23

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen's novels make us wish she was our friend. She wouldn't be just any old friend: she'd be the sharpest and wisest, the one we turn to in a crisis, the one who understands our flaws and helps us see our blind spots. As we navigate the perils of love and life, she'd be the friend who gently point…

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0684-Radi0: NCHS Grad Ted Grogan and NCPD Officer Jeff Deak (June 2, 2025) 24:39

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This week, we talk to Ted Grogan—a 1988 New Canaan High School graduate who works as executive director of The Serenity Project, a nonprofit organization that uses equine therapy to help people who have suffered from all forms of trauma—and New Canaan Police Officer Jeff Deak, the school resource officer at NCHS.…

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Rachelle Discusses Janet Receives Icon Award at AMAs, BET Awards '25, Chrisleys Pardoned, & More! 31:12

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Rachelle Discusses Janet Receives Icon Award at AMAs, BET Awards '25, Chrisleys Pardoned, & More! Got a question? Send me a text to answer on the show! https://www.internalramblespodcast.comBy Rachelle

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Episode 487: From Olympic Gold Medals to Healing and Thriving with Caron Transformational Care: A Conversation with Carrie Bates 38:24

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this powerful episode, Tammy Williams sits down with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic gold medalist who has boldly redefined success beyond the podium. Carrie shares her remarkable journey, fr…

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The Zodiac Killer: Part Two | #401 1:03:31

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Last week we left you with the absolutely massive cliffhanger of a 408-character cipher, which in theory contained valuable information on the Bay Area’s most infamous killer “The Zodiac”. But first it needed to be solved. And amazingly it wasn’t cracked by the police, or the FBI: it was solved by a 41-year-old history teacher and his wife, and we’…

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705 Runaway Poets - How the Brownings Fell in Love (And Why It Matters) 59:34

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Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) was one of the most prolific and accomplished poets of the Victorian age, an inspiration to Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and countless others. And yet, her life was full of cloistered misery, as her father insisted that she should never marry. And then, the clouds lifted, and a letter arrived. It was …

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#407 Meet The New Hosts: Jake Weekes 54:48

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In this episode we find out about the final host, Jake Weekes. Jake has worked in a variety of different roles within the fitness industry, starting out working with professional athletes before switching to general population clients. Jake has also created the Accessory Movement Course for LTB and provides mentorship support in LTB Essentials. Fin…

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Janet Varney and John Hodgman are back! This is a brief reprieve from the wait for Season 2 of E Pluribus Motto. The pair respond to a number of emails and voice notes from listeners. There’s plenty of corrections on previous episodes and information about all the states, commonwealths, and districts(!) that will be covered next season. Produced by…

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I Remember the Soles of His Shoes Walking Away: The making of a divorce strategist 35:09

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If you are anything like me, you have no idea what a divorce strategist is. I was completely confused when I first heard the term, but even more intrigued when I heard the story that accompanied it. In this episode, we meet Dr. Linda Taylor, relationship coach and divorce strategist. She talks about her experience with divorce as a young child and …

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704 Butterflies Regained 1:26:31

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Poetry, butterflies, and original music oh my! With some help from poets Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and John Keats, along with original music by composer Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Jacke tackles the topic of butterflies. Yes, yes, we all know that butterflies are symbols of beauty and transformation - but can great poets get beyon…

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Rachelle Discusses Chris Brown Out on Bail, Love and Marriage Detroit Divorce, & More! 32:38

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Rachelle Discusses This Week's Trending Entertainment Topics! Got a question? Send me a text to answer on the show! https://www.internalramblespodcast.comBy Rachelle

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Episode 486: Managing Up: Mastering Workplace Relationships with Melody Wilding 35:52

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this powerful episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Melody Wilding, an acclaimed executive coach, speaker, and author of Managing Up. Together, they dive into a compelling conversation abo…

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Powerful Beyond Measure 25:05

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Janet and Bridgett break open a poem by Marianne Williamson that speaks about how we tend to fear how powerful we are. We are beloved children of God, which makes us pretty amazing, yet we sometimes fear being who God sees us as, because we place more emphasis on who others see us as. Baby Step: Pray with Marianne Williamson's Poem Back with you on…

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The Zodiac Killer: Part One | #400 58:59

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Violent attacks, sadistic taunting, and uncrackable puzzles; in some ways “The Zodiac” laid the foundations for every murderous TV psychopath and movie villain of the next half-century. For our 400th episode we decided to dedicate three whole episodes to the potentially the most famous serial killer in history: how he operated, how his puzzles were…

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#406 Meet The New Hosts: Maggie Elliott 1:01:11

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Maggie runs a community interest company focusing on joyful movement and body function over appearance as well as being involved in a number of local wellbeing projects and producing resources and supporting members in LTB. Maggie has created a weight neutral coaching course for LTB and is working on resources relating to disordered eating and work…

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703 D.H. Lawrence (with David Ellis) | My Last Book with Dorian Lynskey 1:09:35

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D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is one of the most famous novelists of his era - and one of the most difficult to pin down. Was he a tasteless, avant-garde pornographer? Or the greatest imaginative novelist of his generation (as E.M. Forster once said)? What should we know about his hard-luck childhood and turbulent adult life? In this episode, Jacke tal…

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What A Week! Chris Brown Arrested, Diddy Trial, Halle Bailey Files for Restraining Order & More! 29:44

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What A Week! Chris Brown Arrested, Diddy Trial, Halle Bailey Files for Restraining Order & More! Got a question? Send me a text to answer on the show! https://www.internalramblespodcast.comBy Rachelle

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Episode 485: 100% Owned, 100% Empowered: Kimberly Jones on Employee-Driven Success 31:24

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Podcast Alert! 🎙️ 🎧 Tune in to an inspiring and timely episode of the Ellevate Network Podcast, “Conversations with Women Changing the Face of Business. In this episode, host Tammy Williams sits down with Kimberly Jones, President and CEO of Butler/Till—an award-winning, 100% employee-owned marketing agency and Certified B Corporation. Kimberly sha…

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God Wants to Lavish Us!! 25:47

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Bridgett and Janet let the Holy Spirit inspire their conversation today about how much God loves us! Inspired by a conversation, a video by Father Mark Toups, and their life journeys, they share how God wants to lavish us with His love, not for what we do for Him but simply because He loves us unconditionally! Baby Step: The Litany of Trust Pray th…