Welcome to The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast. In each episode, journalist and culture writer Jazmine Hughes will give a behind-the-scenes view of Malcolm Washington's new adaptation of the August Wilson story, The Piano Lesson, debuting on Netflix on November 22nd. You’ll hear intimate conversations with the cast members, including Danielle Deadwyler, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Corey Hawkins, Michael Potts, Samuel L. Jackson, and director and co-writer, Malcolm Washington. Plus, ...
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Healing in Progress is a space for the strong ones — the ones who know how to hold it together for everybody else, but are tired of holding it all alone. I’m Jazmine Danielle, and I created this space because I know what it feels like to be praised for being resilient while quietly falling apart. Healing in Progress isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up, even when it’s messy, even when it’s hard. Each week, we’re having real conversations — about grief, growth, love, identity shifts ...
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Are you considering donor egg IVF and feeling overwhelmed? For soul led women on a donor egg pathway to parenthood. Honest and heart felt conversations, diving into all of the topics around donor egg ivf and what it means to parent a donor egg conceived child. Your host is Adele O’Connor, fertility coach, hypnotherapist, counsellor and podcast host. When women seeking to create family after years of heartbreak, grief and disappointment find themselves facing the loss of their own eggs and ge ...
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Healing Through Discomfort with Jazmine Danielle
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56:22Whew… this one stretched me. In this first episode of Healing in Progress, I’m talking about what it feels like to show up when you’d rather wait until you have it all figured out. About using your voice when it still feels shaky. About letting yourself be seen — even in the mess. But I’m also sharing what this season has been teaching me: The disc…
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Healing Through Grief and Loss with Death Doula Nina Bailey
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59:12In this episode of Healing in Progress, I’m joined by Nina Bailey (she/her)—a holistic death doula and space holder whose work centers compassion, care, and honoring life transitions. While Nina often works with those navigating end-of-life journeys, today’s conversation opens the door to the many ways grief can show up—and how we can give ourselve…
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Healing Through Human Design with Ilona Pamplona
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1:11:57In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Ilona Pamplona — author, speaker, strategist, and intuitive Human Design guide — for a conversation that’s part breakdown, part breakthrough. We’re diving into how Human Design can be used as a healing tool — not just to understand how your energy works, but to reclaim your voice, your wholeness, and you…
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Welcome to Healing in Progress — the podcast for the ones who carry it well, even when it’s heavy. The ones who hold space for everyone else, but never quite feel safe putting themselves first. The ones who smile through the ache because that’s what they were taught to do. I’m your host, Jazmine Danielle — spiritual wellness coach, Reiki master, st…
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In this episode, Jazmine walks us through all the choices the characters of The Piano Lesson are confronted with. And how the spiritual ripples of those choices affect them. What is the tension between Berniece and Boy Willie? What is the story behind the piano? What does legacy mean and what does it mean to honor your ancestors? Watch The Piano Le…
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In order to fully understand The Piano Lesson, you have to understand the source. In this episode, Jazmine helps us understand the genius of August Wilson, his love of Pittsburgh and the Black people who live and lived there, and the role Wilson’s work has come to play as a rite of passage for the venerable Black actors of our time. The Piano Lesso…
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When director and co-writer Malcolm Washington decided to adapt The Piano Lesson for film, he knew he couldn’t just drop a camera in the play. It needed to stand on its own. In this episode, we dive deep into Malcolm's creative process, along with the rest of the cast, to find out how they approached the making of this film. The Piano Lesson: The O…
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Coming Soon...The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast
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2:26Welcome to The Piano Lesson: The Official Podcast. In each episode, journalist and culture writer Jazmine Hughes will give a behind-the-scenes view of Malcolm Washington's new adaptation of the August Wilson story, The Piano Lesson, debuting on Netflix on November 22nd. You’ll hear intimate conversations with the cast members, including Danielle De…
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73. Early Miscarriage. A Healing Guided Meditation.
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23:48Send us a text In this special episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal guided meditation that I created for a client who was navigating the emotional aftermath of an early miscarriage. This meditation is designed to offer solace, healing, and a sense of calm for anyone who has experienced the loss of a pregnancy—whether it was a chemical pregnancy, …
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72. Coping with Miscarriage on the Donor Egg Journey
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19:44Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, we continue our conversation on the complex emotions and spiritual perspectives surrounding miscarriage, particularly for those on the donor egg journey. 💜 ✨ **What You’ll Hear:** - A discussion on the grief and confusion women experience when a miscarriage happens on a donor egg journey. - How miscarriage …
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71. Some Words On Pregnancy Loss. It's NOT Your Fault.
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6:01Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m tackling a deeply sensitive topic—pregnancy loss and miscarriage—especially for those who are on a donor egg journey. While donor eggs can significantly increase your chances of conceiving (often to 70-80%), the chance of experiencing a miscarriage is still present. I’ll be sharing practical tools and emotiona…
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70. Finding Peace After Donor Egg IVF: A Conversation With Lynn Masino
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41:52Send us a text In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Lynn to discuss her journey through donor egg IVF, her anxieties before becoming a mom, and how those fears melted away once her son arrived. Lynn shares the surprising and beautiful reality of how strong her bond is with her son and how genetics never even crossed her mind once he was b…
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69. Finding Hope with Donor Eggs: Expert Advice from Dr. Daniel Potter, HRC Fertility.
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40:39Send us a text In this episode, host Adele interviews Dr. Daniel Potter, a leading reproductive endocrinologist from HRC Fertility in Newport Beach, California, and a specialist at DonorNexus. Together, they explore the emotional and medical aspects of donor egg IVF, offering hope and guidance to those embarking on this unique journey. Dr. Potter s…
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68. Behind the scenes at Donor Nexus: Jazmine Corona's journey from Egg Donor to IP Case Manager
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21:05Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Jazmine Corona, a dedicated IP Case Manager at Donor Nexus, a boutique egg and embryo donation agency based in California. Jazmine shares her unique journey from being an egg donor herself to guiding intended parents through the emotional and practical aspects of selecting a donor. Jazmine discusses …
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67.Educating and Empowering: The Mission of Plum Egg Donor Agency
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31:57Send us a text In this episode of the Donor Egg Mama Podcast, Adele is joined by Amity Herrera, founder of Plum Egg Donor Agency, to discuss her extensive experience in the field of infertility and third-party reproduction. Key points include: Key Learnings: Empowerment Through Education: Understanding the importance of breaking the stigma around e…
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66. In the Thick of It: Lisa's Fertility Journey and Donor Sibling Considerations
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49:15Send us a text In this episode I get to talk to one of my Podcast Listeners from the UK, Lisa from Dorset. You will learn: - About her decision to use donor eggs: Lisa moves to a Czech clinic to avoid local donor complications, highlighting her thought process behind selecting anonymous donors abroad. - Emotional challenges and support: Lisa discus…
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65. Hindsight reflections: What's really important when choosing an egg donor?
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12:42Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the critical considerations for selecting an egg donor and understanding genetics. Reflecting on my own journey, I share practical advice and offer reframes on common fears about donor selection and genetic traits. The conversation also covers the influence of epigenetics and the impact of the intended …
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64. Considerations When Choosing A Known Egg Donor.
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10:46Send us a text In this episode Adele explores considerations around choosing a known egg donor. This is a wonderful option and gold standard for child centred donor conception. There are also lots of considerations: What Relationship Do You Want to Have with Your Donor? What Kind of Input Do You Want Your Donor to Have on Your Child's Life and Upbr…
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63. How to Tell Your Child About Their Anonymous Donor?
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16:02Send us a text In this short solo episode Adele O'Connor proud donor egg mama and fertilty coach, discusses the best strategies for introducing donor egg children to their origin story. This episode was inspired by a question from her community: Once you have a child conceived via donor egg, how do you actually introduce this to them? My donor was …
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62. Navigating the Donor Egg Pathway: Essential Considerations
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14:36Send us a text Welcome to the Donor Egg Mama podcast! In today's episode, we continue our "Back to Basics" series, providing an in-depth overview of key considerations on the donor egg pathway. As your guide, I've supported many women through this journey, from initial overwhelm to the joy of holding their babies. We'll cover essential emotional, m…
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Episode 61. Breakdown of the Emotional and Medical Steps Involved with Donor Egg IVF.
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15:33Send us a text This episode marks the first of a new series of back to basics understanding of Donor Egg IVF, so far on this podcast we've delved very deeply into many topics. Now it's time to step you through each step of the process. In this episode, I provide you with an overview into the emotional and medical steps involved in embarking on a do…
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60. From Doubt to Double Joy: Steph’s Twin Miracle with Donor Eggs
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46:26Send us a text In this episode we hear about Steph's journey from her initial connection with the coaching service Donor Egg Mama to joining the Donor Egg Pathway membership program and preparing to give birth to twin babies. Steph shares the emotional and mental challenges faced, including fears around weight stigma and BMI in the medical field. I…
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59. Recharging for Resilience: Lessons Learned on the Donor Egg Pathway with Adele
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26:28Send us a text In this episode Adele discusses the importance of disconnecting from work and the fertility journey to prioritize mental well-being. Adele shares a recording excerpt from one of her live webinars that she hosts in the Donor Egg Mama Community Membership, focusing on the topic of taking a break from fertility treatments. The webinar f…
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58. The Power of Fertility Massage & Emotional Wellness with Edwina Taylor
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37:54Send us a text In this podcast episode, I speak to the incredible Edwina Taylor, a highly experienced fertility massage therapist from Perth, Australia to discuss the profound impact of fertility massage and holistic therapies on women's fertility journeys. Edwina shares her personal journey into the world of fertility massage, sparked by a friend'…
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57. Childbirth Attorney Speaks Up About Safe Delivery Options, with Gina Mundy
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40:46Send us a text In this episode, I speak to an incredible guest Gina Mundy, a U.S. attorney specializing in childbirth cases. Gina shares insights from her book 'A Parent's Guide to Safer Childbirth', aimed at empowering expecting parents to prevent common mistakes during labour and delivery. The conversation covers topics like; Addressing Childbirt…
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56. 'Big Miracles' Star Shelia V & Her Public Journey to Motherhood
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41:06Send us a text In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila V, an ex-corporate executive turned author, spiritual coach and motivational speaker, who found herself being featured in 'Big Miracles' the tv series, and sharing her vulnerable yet heartfelt journey to motherhood. At 47, Sheila embarked on a path she never envisioned, one t…
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55. Marie's Surrogacy Journey & Finding Hope After 6 years of Infertility
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48:53Send us a text In this episode, I speak to Marie from California to discuss the complexities and emotional journey of using surrogacy to achieve parenthood after experiencing infertility and multiple miscarriages. Marie shares her extensive six-year battle with infertility, including failed IVF attempts, a natural pregnancy followed by miscarriage,…
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54. Empowering Fertility Insights with IVF Educator & Embryologist, Lucy Lines
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32:03Send us a text In this episode, I speak to an Australian embryologist, fertility educator and IVF coach, Lucy Lines the Founder of Two Lines Fertility. This conversation dives into Lucy's background, starting from her fascination with animal breeding and genetics, to her pivotal role in human fertility and embryology. We discuss the emotional and t…
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53. The Egg Donor's Journey with Karen from Global Egg Donors
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28:37Send us a text This episode features Karen, a former egg donor who now serves as the lead donor coordinator for Global Egg Donors. Karen discusses her experience as an egg donor, the process of egg donation at Global Egg Donors, and the rewarding experiences she has had while being part of many people's fertility journeys. She also acknowledges the…
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52. Narrating the Donor Egg Story with Natalie Hart, Children's Book Author
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39:08Send us a text In this episode, I had the honour of speaking to Natalie Hart, a children's book author and fellow donor egg mama herself, who wrote the beautiful series for donor egg intended parents, called 'The Journey To You.' Natalie, openly shares her journey through discovering her perimenopausal status at 41, leading her to pursue donor egg …
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51. Maximizing Fertility Success & MTHFR with Naturopath, Corinne Leach
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41:49Send us a text In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Corinne Leach, a Brisbane-based clinical naturopath and nutritionist who specializes in fertility and reproductive health. We delve into the MTHFR genetic mutation, its implications for fertility, and how to support the body in preparation for embryo transfer. Corinne also provides in…
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In this, the final episode of our series, we look more closely at what it was like to be an openly gay Black man in the 1950s and how it affected Bayard's private life and public persona. Tre'vell invites Dr. Marcus Lee back to the podcast along with journalist and author, Ernest Owens, to discuss some of the more complicated aspects of Rustin's le…
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50. Embodied Motherhood and Femininity with Author & Alchemist, Saoirse Connolly
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33:19Send us a text This episode features a special guest Saoirse Connolly, an author, womb activator, alchemist, leader and founder of House of Wild Media, who empowers women to embrace their feminine superpowers through the art of storytelling and connection. Saoirse delves into her work in supporting women to narrate their stories and live authentica…
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49. Fertility Insights with Senior Embryologist Hema Sarna
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39:05Send us a text In this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg donation and IVF. We cover a range of topics, including: The Role of a Senior Embryologist Choo…
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48. Egg Donor Insights with Global Egg Donors Founder, Robin Newman
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39:25Send us a text In this episode, I speak to Robin Newman, the founder of Global Egg Donors. Robin shares her incredible personal journey of transforming her battle with unexplained infertility into a global cause, helping prospective parents around the world. Robin's insights are especially beneficial for those struggling with secondary infertility …
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47. How to choose a donor and build your family with Lisa Schuman
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40:21Send us a text In this episode, we have a deep discussion with Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker and an expert in donor conception and surrogacy. Lisa, an author and host of the 'Building Your Family' podcast, touches upon her journey to parenthood, her experiences in the fertility field, and her passion for educating people about the…
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46. Kelly's Story: Establishing a relationship with her donor & her fertility journey
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36:57Send us a text In this episode Kelly, a guest from California, shares the story of her unique and heart warming journey to motherhood and her decision to use a donor egg after unsuccessful rounds of IVF with her own eggs. She used an agency, Global Egg Donors, and explores the emotional, financial, and logistical aspects of the process. Kelly empha…
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45. Vision Board & Intentions Workshop with Debby Lewis
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34:24Send us a text This episode is a recording of a live webinar workshop and guided meditation about creating vision boards and planning for the future, with an incredible guest and yoga expert Debbie Lewis. The episode focuses on helping you gain clarity in your journey of egg donation and find balance in your life during the IVF process. The process…
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44. Donor Egg Mama 2023 Highlights & 2024 Intentions
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16:10Send us a text In this episode, Adele reflects on the accomplishments of her podcast in 2023 and shares her goals for 2024. She recaps some of the incredible conversations that have been held over 2023 with variety of guests who shared their unique experiences with donor eggs, overseas IVF, health challenges, the emotional turmoil and so much more.…
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43. Insights from an Egg Donor with Lauren Haring, IVF Nurse & Founder of Embrace Fertility
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32:40Send us a text In this episode, Adele discusses the journey of what it is like to be an egg donor with IVF nurse and fertility coach, Lauren Haring. The discussion covers aspects such as Lauren's personal journey as an egg donor, her experiences as an IVF nurse, and her current role as an IVF coach an how she supports her clients through all aspect…
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42. Navigating Financial Stress on Your Fertility Journey with Money Mindset Mentor, Carla Townsend
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34:55Send us a text In this episode, Adele introduces her own business mentor, Carla Townsend, who is a Money Mindset & Success Coach who empowers women to eliminate their money blocks and heal their relationship with money. Carla gives insight into money as energy and how it affects people's decision-making, particularly when dealing with major life ev…
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41. Clare's Story: Navigating the Donor Route to Writing an Award-Winning Story About Egg Donation
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33:58Send us a text In this episode, Clare shares the transformative journey she and her partner took on the donor route to parenthood. The couple had undergone significant healing work, preparing themselves mentally and emotionally for the unique path they were about to embark on. Opting for a clinic in Prague, Czech Republic, Clare discusses the diagn…
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39. Kristi's Story: A 9 Year Journey to Motherhood & Transforming Subconscious Narratives
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37:14Send us a text In this episode, Adele welcomes guest Kristi who shares her emotional journey of dealing with infertility for nine years, undergoing multiple unsuccessful IVF treatments, and her decision to opt for a donor egg. Kristi is moments away from giving birth to her beautiful baby girl and has the most beautiful words of encouragement for y…
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38. Affirmation Track For Your Embryo Transfer
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20:24Send us a text This episode is a beautiful Affirmation Track to prepare you mentally, emotionally and spiritually for your Embryo Transfer. Adele wanted to share with you, her gorgeous podcast community in case there is anyone who is preparing for their embryo transfer and really searching for some more support to embrace the journey they are on. I…
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37. Infertility in the Workplace with Louise Siwicki, Fertility Empowerment Coach & Workplace Advocate
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38:41Send us a text In this episode, Adelle engages in an enriching conversation with Louise Siwicki, a Fertility Empowerment Coach & Workplace Advocate. Louise explains her journey with unexplained infertility, the importance of mental and physical health and her unwavering belief in the mind-body connection. As Head of Australian Development at the Eu…
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March On: Rustin. An Audio Walking Tour of the National Mall
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46:24Join Grammy Award Winning Composer Branford Marsalis on an original audio walking tour developed in a collaboration between the Trust for the National Mall and Netflix's RUSTIN. Though designed for visitors to the Mall, this audio can be enjoyed virtually anywhere in the world. March On: Rustin provides listeners with an opportunity to walk in the …
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36. Connecting to Spirit Babies with Leanne, The Barefoot Medium
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39:13Send us a text In this episode, Adele introduces a remarkable guest Leanne, The Barefoot Medium, and discuss the concept of connecting to spirit babies. Leanne highlights the importance of mindfulness, intuition and emotional awareness to break free from overwhelm on the donor egg journey. Leanne shares how spirit babies communicate through intuiti…
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E4: Bringing Bayard to Life (with George C. Wolfe and Colman Domingo)
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41:05Tre’vell Anderson speaks with director George C. Wolfe about bringing the world around Bayard to life on screen. They also discuss how the film’s score helped to depict Bayard’s inner monologue. Then we hear from Colman Domingo, who stars as Bayard Rustin in the film, about the sense of responsibility and purpose he felt while inhabiting this role.…
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35. Finding Hope in the Face of Fertility Challenges with the Founder of Fab Fertile, Sarah Clark
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36:46Send us a text In this episode, host Adele speaks to a renowned fertility coach, Sarah Clark, who shares her own extraordinary journey of conceiving using donor eggs at a young age. Sarah, now a mother of two grown-up kids and the founder of a successful fertility coaching business, emphasizes the importance of nutritional health and adopting a fun…
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E3: The Women of the Civil Rights Movement (with Dr. Ashley Farmer)
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26:53In the third episode of The Official Rustin Podcast, host Tre’vell Anderson speaks with Dr. Ashley Farmer, historian of Black women’s history, intellectual history and radical politics, about the women of the Civil Rights movement. The ways they were overlooked, their true contributions, and what our celebrated civil rights leaders could have done …
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