Best Jay Moon Fields Podcasts (2025)

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Lean Into the We: On Connection, Creativity, and Collective Intelligence with Lisa Gates and Jay Moon Fields 1:05:17

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In this episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda Hirsch brings together two longtime friends, collaborators, and creative powerhouses: Lisa Gates and Jay Moon Fields. What begins with laughter over coffee mugs and shared birthdays unfolds into a layered conversation about what it means to belong—to ourselves, to one another, and to something larger. Amanda…

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Embodiment coach Jay Moon Fields on how to regulate your nervous system 1:01:44

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Somatic coach Jay Moon Fields discusses nervous system work, how to be your authentic self around other people and her 'Hey, Wait' technique that you can use to advocate for yourself in relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Building Self Trust To Move From Doubt to Decisive with Jay Moon Fields 47:03

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In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Jay Moon Fields, MA, Coach, and author about: How to build more self trust The felt sense of self worth Enhancing your decision making skills The embodiment of emotions The process of stepping into self trust: presence, guidance, service, and trust, and how these elements contribute to personal g…

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142 - Sara Christensen - Owner of The Lady Jane - November 18, 2025 40:54

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Today we speak with Sara Christensen, entrepreneur and community builder! Sara talks about her shop, The Lady Jane, and how she found a home in our wonderful ‘burg! Candles, macrame, stationary, cats! Sara has the unique opportunity to surround herself with locals, students, tourists, and independent artists. And she embraces this community, advoca…

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Pebbles, Pugs & Purpose: Finding Joy in Service with Kimberly Wilson and Michelle Hynes 56:46

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In this episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda reunites with longtime friends Kimberly Wilson and Michelle Hynes, two women whose lives embody creativity, compassion, and service. The three first met decades ago at Kimberly’s beloved Tranquil Space Yoga studio in Washington, D.C.—a place that sparked deep friendships, activism, and the founding of the Tr…

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Psychotherapist Frankie Olivia, on relationship attachment styles 59:54

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Psychotherapist Frankie Olivia discusses relationship attachment styles, where our relationship trauma actually stems from, why anxious women are typically attracted to avoidant men and how to break our past cycles to finally become securely attached in relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at …

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Why Learning To Be With Grief is Crucial for Trauma Recovery with Syanna Wand 54:42

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I remember the very slow realization as I started to embody my binges that food was never going to give me what I was looking for. It felt crushing to face. I'd been utilizing food as a way to try to help myself feel better, safer, more grounded and I felt so much grief that this strategy was never going to work. Over the years in private practice…

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It's OK to be Angry with Dr. Mitch Abrams | Episode #29 1:04:16

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Anger is a powerful and often misunderstood emotion. For many, it's an emotion to be suppressed, a sign of being out of control. But what if anger, when harnessed correctly, could be a force for good in your life? Today's guest, Dr. Mitch Abrams, is an expert in sport, clinical, and forensic psychology, and the author of I'm Not Fucking Angry!!! A…

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141 - Ivan Christo- The Busy Creator - November 11, 2025 50:54

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We have the pleasure to speak with one of Harrisburg’s busiest, creative people - Ivan Christo! From his music with bands such as Jaguardini and Death By Bellows, to his work live scoring horror films, Ivan is busy writing, playing, performing, and just generally creating awesome. We are putting plenty of links in the show notes. Go find a recordin…

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Dating coach Christian Thompson on exactly how men think about dating and relationships. 55:09

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Dating coach Christian Thompson discusses his book 'Hooked On You: How To Make Him Obsessed With You Without Losing Yourself', why men ghost and how to make any man obsessed with you. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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How Your Body Remembers The Environments Where You've Binge 13:50

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I'm currently visiting family in Connecticut where I grew up. I was here until I went off to college and then I moved back for about a year before I moved west to go to graduate school. Connecticut has been a witness to every stage of my food recovery. From the beginnings of starting to choose food to self soothe, my diet culture years, stuck in th…

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From Overfunctioning to Nervous System Regulation with Erin Washington | Episode #28 1:10:06

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Do you ever feel like you're constantly running at 100 miles an hour, stuck in a state of high-functioning anxiety? You know all the "right" things to do for self-care, but you just can't seem to slow down, feel present, or access that inner wisdom. You might know what to do, but you can't actually do it. That is exactly what today's guest, Erin Wa…

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140 - Field Trip to Restless Moons! - November 4, 2025 33:18

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We take a field trip! In this episode we visit Restless Moons Brewery and join them in the wonderful Tuesday festivities - including The Old Time Jam Open Mic! We welcome Bruce Johnson, one of the best musicians in our area! We also speak with Shania Flora, one of the originators of the Old Time Jam event. A great break away from the normal Bingo r…

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Curiosity & the Courage to Begin with Suzanne and Johanna 1:02:44

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In this warm and honest episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda brings together two women she’s long admired — Suzanne Ehlers, CEO of USA for UNHCR, and Johanna, a leadership coach and consultant — for a reflection on curiosity, competence, ownership, and what it means to give a damn in complex times. The three explore how curiosity fuels good leadership,…

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Transforming After Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber | Episode #27 45:58

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Betrayal is a uniquely painful human experience that can shatter your sense of self, your health, and your ability to trust. What if there was a predictable path to move through the devastation and emerge stronger on the other side? Imagine turning your deepest personal pain into a mission to heal others. That is exactly what today's guest, Dr. De…

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139 - 3rd Annual Spooktacular! - October 28, 2025 38:48

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Happy Halloween everyone! We are extremely happy to introduce our 3rd annual Spooktacular episode! We share 4 stories tonight in the spirit of the season. Just Doing My Part - Mike shares a little AI inspired recording that may be a little more sinister than it seems. Haunted Taxidermy or The Deer They Should Have Let Walk - Chris brings a story wi…

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Less Hierarchy, More Community with Vanessa Van Burek and Jean Michel David 51:54

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In the newest episode of Mighty Forces, Amanda Hirsch brings together two creative community builders from New York’s Hudson Valley — Vanessa Van Burek, co-founder of Zena Democratic School, and Jean Michel David, founder of Megabrain Comics — to explore what it really means to nurture curiosity, community, and care. From reimagining education with…

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Brett Eaton, high-performance coach and author of 'Uncomfortable Either Way: Why Choosing Easy Is Making Your Life Hard' 1:09:13

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'Uncomfortable Either Way' author Brett Eaton shares why staying stagnant and unmotivated is just as uncomfortable as working toward something, and offers tools you can use to make a change in your life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Breaking Free from Emotional Outsourcing and Reclaiming Your Life with Béatriz Victoria Albina 50:19

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In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Béatriz Victoria Albina, MA, Somatic Master Coach, and author about: What emotional outsourcing is How it affects physical and mental health The impact of codependency The journey toward self acceptance Understanding emotions How to approach change through gentle regulation and kitten sized steps…

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Are You Love Addicted? with Jodi White | Episode #26 55:26

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Do you ever feel like you're dating the same person in a different body, repeating the same painful relationship patterns over and over? Many of us search for a love that completes us, only to find we've lost ourselves in the process. This cycle of relating is more common than you think, and it has a name: love addiction. That is what today's guest…

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138 - Dean Suttles and Katie McAnally - Travelers Find Harrisonburg - October 21, 2025 54:10

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Dean and Katie are your typical take-a-three-year-road-trip-together-in-a-van kind of couple. And where did they land? Why Harrisonburg of course! This is a great love story, a traveler's story, a seeker’s story - all in the name of the journey. It’s always great to discover new people who find the same creative vibe in this town as energizing as w…

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Picking Our People & The Power of Creative Outlets with Jordan Hirsch 48:54

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In this special episode, Amanda welcomes her husband, Jordan Hirsch, to the Mighty Forces podcast. Together, they trace the winding path of their relationship—from high school drama club crushes and early fandom litmus tests (The Simpsons! Robert Altman’s The Player!) to co-parenting, co-creating, and supporting each other’s creative lives. Jordan …

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KC Davis, therapist and best-selling author of 'Who Deserves Your Love' 1:23:40

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'Who Deserves Your Love' author KC Davis explains what boundaries actually are (and what they're not), and takes Erin through her decision tree method that she uses to help her clients decide whether to leave or stay in a relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-…

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How Food Choices Can Remind Your Body How To Feel Safe 11:07

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I've been reflecting recently on how much I talk here about the reasons food behaviors like binge eating have nothing to do with the food, but the state you're eating the food in. As I've explored here many times, there are so many somatic, trauma, and nervous system layers to your food patterns. But part of food recovery has to include exploration…

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Composting Capitalism: Lessons from the Land with Megan Leatherman | #25 53:03

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Is your relationship with work your most unhealthy one? In a culture that prioritizes constant production and consumption, it's easy to feel like you're just a cog in a machine, disconnected from your own vitality and purpose. The pressure to hustle is relentless, and the system can feel impossible to escape. What if the antidote isn't working hard…

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137 - Alison Trochia and Becca Stehle - Madea and Harrisonburg’s Theatre Scene - October 14, 2025 40:40

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In this episode, we are joined by Alison Trochia, Becca Stehle, and several of their Eunoia Theatre friends to discuss their upcoming play- an adaptation of Madea from writer Rachel Cusk. Court Square Theater is hosting this production and this is, yet again, another showcase for Harrisonburg’s creative community. Come get your Greek tragedy! A Few…

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Nerds of a Specific Varietal: Designing for Connection with Mirit Cohen and Sara Fenske Bahat 54:48

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In this conversation, Amanda Hirsch brings together two longtime kindred spirits who’d never met: Mirit Cohen and Sara Fenske Bahat. What begins with hilarious, deeply human stories of how they each met their life partners unfolds into a deeper exploration of connection—how we create it, why we need it, and what it looks like across our personal an…

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Meaghan Murphy, editor-in-chief of Woman's Day magazine, on living a fully charged life 55:13

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Meaghan B. Murphy, author of 'Your Fully Charged Life' and editor of Woman's Day magazine, hares how to get unstuck and rewire your brain to find the positive in any situation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Living By Your Personal Playbook with Stephanie Szostak | #24 53:22

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Have you ever felt like an imposter, terrified of being "found out" as unqualified, despite your successes? What if the key to overcoming that fear wasn't to "get it together," but to get radically honest and build your own unique toolkit for mental fitness? You may know Stephanie Szostak from her roles in hit films and shows like The Devil Wears P…

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136 - Dana Sprowl and Jake Burtner - Harrisonburg’s Own - October 07, 2025 54:48

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This week we welcome Dana Sprowl and Jake Burtner, two beautiful heartbeats of Harrisonburg! We take a jump into some of our favorite Harrisonburg-centric restaurant and bar stories. Anyone with a little food service or hospitality industry experience will appreciate this conversation. Mike even shares his personally embarrassing piano moving story…

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Giving a Damn Quietly, Loudly, and Together with My Friends, Neda and Mollie 59:19

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In the very first episode of Mighty Forces, I sit down with two of my closest friends, Dr. Neda Frayha and Mollie Erickson. We talk about decades-long friendship, memory, anthropology, wellness, apricot jam, and what it really means to give a damn. Topics: How friendship can sustain itself across decades and distance The quirks of memory — from mot…

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Master midlife coach Wendy Valentine on women waking up in their 40s 56:03

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Wendy Valentine, author of 'Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play', shares how she woke up and changed her life after divorce in her 40s, how to rewire a perfectionist brain and how you can thrive in your next chapter! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…

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135 - SuperGr8, Rocktoberfest, and How a Song Is Created - September 30, 2025 47:04

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This episode we celebrate creativity! We had a great Bingo Show and that energy transferred right to the podcast! We hit upon the excitement of the coming days. Rocktoberfest, a Chris Howdyshell birthday celebration, happens at Restless Moons on October 1st. And then, we are happy to help promote the SuperGr8 Film Festival back at Court Square Thea…

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Erin Brennan, life strategist, shares how to get unstuck 1:01:22

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Life strategist Erin Brennan shares how to get unstuck and suggests the questions to ask yourself when making an important life decision. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Navigating Your Relationship with Work with Kyle Elliott | #23 54:03

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What happens when your job becomes your entire identity? For many high-achievers, the line between a strong work ethic and a work addiction can become blurry, leading to burnout and a disconnect from what truly matters. Imagine building your identity around being "good at work" since elementary school, only to realize that the success you chased le…

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134 - Rachel FitzGerald - Musician and Head Chef - September 23, 2025 40:45

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Episode 134 finds us in the wonderful company of Rachel FitzGerald! Rachel shares her life experiences and how she has landed here in Harrisonburg. Whether she is engineering the menu as Head Chef at Magpie Diner or singing as half of her band, Spectator Bird, Rachel brings the same joy to her work and life as she brings to the harmonies she sings.…

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Introducing: Mighty Forces 1:57

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Mighty Forces is the podcast for people who give a damn — about other people, about the state of our world, and about prying this one wild and precious life from the jaws of fascism, white supremacy, and automated customer service menus. We're launching this fall, be sure to subscribe today and share the podcast with other people who you know give …

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Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW, therapist and author of 'Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life's Next Period' 45:16

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'Millennial Menopause' author Lauren Tetenbaum shares the key signs of perimenopause, the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and how this generation can proactively prepare for the transition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Having Agency Over Your Aging with Ashley Selman | #22 1:01:20

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Aging is part of the human experience, but as our bodies change, so must our approach and mindset toward caring for them. Imagine going from being an elite athlete and coach to Olympic track and field athletes, to barely being able to move only a few years later. When you have spent your 20s identifying as strong, physical, and healthy, losing the …

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133 - Dr. Kristofor Wiley - Professor, Park Ranger, Time Traveler - September 16, 2025 42:34

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This week we welcome Dr. Kristofor Wiley aboard! He shares his story of how he found Harrisonburg and explains why there is so much to love here! From his help with the high school’s marching bands to his adventures with being a Park Ranger, Kris proves that Harrisonburg pulls in some cool people! A Few Mentions: Ruby’s Arcade - Your regiment of du…

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Sue Willoughby, midlife strategist and professional fire-starter for midlife reinvention 59:14

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Midlife coach Sue Willoughby coaches Erin through making a final decision on divorce, how to date in your 40s and what is holding her (and you) back from living an unapologetically, authentic life! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Becoming Me: Turning Shame into Medicine | #21 56:09

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Why is it so hard for so many of us… to simply be ourselves? No one becomes a Somatic Healing Coach by accident. Learning to connect with what you feel on the inside doesn't always come easily. For Jay, that realization began after one of the most painful experiences of her young life, separating from her first husband. In this very special and ill…

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132 - Bob and Me - Show Preview! - September 9, 2025 36:34

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Jay, Mumshackles, Mike and Chris dive into a preview of this Friday’s SOLD OUT SHOW, “Bob and Me” at Court Square Theater! We are so excited for this evening of sharing songs! We also welcome any new listeners to the podcast! We have interviewed almost all the musicians performing at the Bob and Me show. Go to https://brothershowdyshell.podbean.com…

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Forgiveness expert, Dara McKinley, on how to forgive anything 1:00:55

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Forgiveness expert Dara McKinley explains how to forgive and why anything is forgivable! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Improvising Your Life with Amanda Hirsch | #20 1:03:05

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The world may try to tell you otherwise, but you have the sovereignty to choose the kind of life you want to live. When we think of improv, we often picture shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway? or Saturday Night Live. While improvisation on TV can be incredibly entertaining, choosing to improvise in life by saying "yes, and…" can move you away from …

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131 - Paul Somers - Harrisonburg’s Creative Catalyst - September 2, 2025 56:20

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Harrisonburg is so lucky to have someone like Paul in the scene. And we are fortunate that he was able to join us for the show! We talk about how he found Harrisonburg and started The Golden Pony. And let’s not forget the work he is doing with the Super Gr8 Film Festival! Paul is an artist’s best advocate. His passion for creativity is contagious a…

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Removing the Stigma From Your Food Behaviors with Stephanie Mara Fox | #19 1:03:46

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In times of stress, we seek to self-sooth our nervous systems… But it isn't always beneficial in the long run. When we think about eating, it's easy to forget how deeply connected food is to our nervous system, early attachment experiences, and even the ways we relate to ourselves. Eating is not just about nutrients. It's about safety, grounding, a…

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130 - Aili Huber - The Silk Moth Stage - August 26, 2025 48:02

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We warmly welcome Artistic Director from Silk Moth Stage, Aili Huber! She tells us all about the Silk Moth Stage and their awesome local productions. More than theatre, Rockingham County’s hidden jewel offers an entire experience- a play, music, community, and even s’mores! Links are in the show notes. If you’re looking for a special night of theat…

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Marni Battista, life design coach and author of Your Radical Living Challenge 59:29

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Relationship coach and dating expert Marni Battista live coaches Erin through her pending divorce, teaches her how to date with dignity and stop being codependent in relationships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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How Trauma Alters Your Sense of Self and Eating Habit 9:39

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Happy Satiated Saturday! I find it fascinating to explore the layers and layers of connections between trauma and food behaviors. Trauma alters the way you experience bodily sensations. A racing heart can feel like panic rather than excitement. An empty stomach might trigger fear rather than curiosity about food. Over time, the body learns to suppr…