Everyday Thin Places

In this inspiring and insight-packed episode, Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso explore themes of creativity, family, disruptions, health, resetting, and slowing down with Pennsylvania-based entrepreneur, Rich Speeney.The conversation covers one of Rich's most challenging and surprising experiences of his life: mold exposure, which caused severe health challenges and led to starting over completely. Rich and his wife sold their house, got rid of all of their belongings, and moved in with Rich's parents. This experience has changed everything and has forced Rich to slow down to "Rich Speed".Rich delivers a transparent and inspiring look at accepting reality while clinging to hope - and how staying curious and community-focused keeps him believing in 100% recovery.This episode delivers clarity, honesty, and encouragement.ResourcesVisit the official Wednesday Night Pizza Club website.Be generous on behalf of Rich and support Charity Water.Hosts: Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth VarasoGuest: Rich SpeeneyCONNECT WITH THE SHOW:Official WebsiteDonate

For the first time on the podcast, Rachael and Elizabeth are interviewing a third-time-guest! We're joined by author, speaker, and friend, Marla Taviano, who is on a quest to be on 50 podcasts in her 50th year. Marla tells us all about her experiences making goal lists and achieving some interesting milestones (52 zoos in 52 weeks!). Then, she shares about her love of books and her journey to read more books by people of color. This episode is your permission slip to let go of perfectionism and start pursuing the things that bring you joy.Whether you're trying to visit 52 zoos in 52 weeks, or hoping to be on 50 podcasts in your 50th year, Marla's energy, honesty, and joy will leave you inspired.Subscribe to Marla's substack to read Marla's letters to her past self.Tune in now to find out all of this and more and be sure to subscribe!APPLE PODCAST LISTENERS: If you are enjoying "Everyday Thin Places" please make sure to leave a 5-star rating (and, if you want, a review telling others to give it a try). Higher rated podcasts get better placement in suggestion lists. It helps more fans find the show. Thanks!!!CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:Official WebsiteHOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:Donate to our ongoing expenses.

Today's episode of "Everyday Thin Places" is all about somatic experiencing! We kick off the episode with an introduction to Jim Donnelly and his path toward healing through somatic work and follow up with the role somatic work plays in addressing trauma. Then we hear from Jim about the process of becoming reacquainted with his body's sensations and how it changed his relationship with his body. Plus, we explore the connection between somatic work and the Enneagram. Tune in now to hear all this and more and be sure to subscribe!Jim mentioned: Waking the TigerJim would love you to be generous with the Center for Action and Contemplation

Tricia Hersey has been such an inspiration in our own lives, and having her on the podcast would be an absolute dream...but Tricia is protective of her time and really walks the walk of resting. So, we dedicate this episode to Tricia.  In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth are going to be chatting about everything from creating space for rest, the impact of rest, and rest as personal, spiritual, and political practice.  Thank you for listening! Follow Everyday Thin Places on Instagram.Support this podcast: Buy Everyday Thin Places a Coffee. ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page.

We first aired this episode 2 years ago when the Philadelphia Eagles were preparing to meet the Kansas City Chiefs at the Super Bowl. With a rematch scheduled this Sunday, we figured a replay of one of our favorite episodes was in order.  From 2023 - Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, Philly fans have gotten quite a bit of excitement with both the Phillies and the Eagles competing in championship games. We talk to Erik about how his love for Phladelphia and it's sports teams developed, and how it has become a thin place for him. And we explore one more important piece of Erik's story: his complicated relationship with his father and where Erik is left after his father's death last summer.  

Rachael and Elizabeth discuss their *latest* update before diving into the timely topic of Imbolc. We talk about aligning our energy with the wheel of the year, how people have marked transitions through generations (think bonfires, planning for harvests, and slowly setting intentions), and Elizabeth shares a personal story about her sheep farm experience (spoiler alert: baby lambs can't control their bladders).And, of course, we get into some suggestions for listeners who want to mark Imbolc in their own lives!Tune in now to hear all this and more, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.Hosts: Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth VarasoSuggest new guests/topics for the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.comConnect with Rachael and Elizabeth:@everydaythinplacesEverydaythinplaces.com

Another October, another sad ending for Philadelphia Sports fans.  BUT. We were given a sweet consolation on 10/18 when Netflix released a short documentary - "The Turnaround." This 25 minute film, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, digs deeper into the story of the man who inspired the country's most notoriously brutal sports fans to pick someone up when they were down. Rachael & Elizabeth shared this story last October and think that you should both give this episode a re-listen, and check out The Turnaround on Netflix so that you can revel in and respond to the power of kindness and compassion. 

We're releasing this magical episode again to remind our steady listeners and to engage our new listeners around the amazing songs and monologues we call Elderland.When this episode was initially published, things were looking good and we thought we were on our way to a 2023 presentation of Elderland, but we encountered so many obstacles along the way that a year has passed and it hasn't happened yet...but it WILL!Dan Martin and Michael Biello are committed to creating something beautiful to share with the world but we need your help! We are fundraising for the project and we could really use all hands on deck!Here's the link to making contributions to ELDERLAND via the non-profit umbrella,Fractured Atlas: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/elderlandEnjoy this episode, and then would you please share share share?! With so much gratitude, Rachael and Elizabeth

Slowly but surely making our way back into the podcast feed! Diane Manser is here to talk about being a highschool teacher and an author of the new book, I Didn't Sign Up For This: One Teacher's Journey Through Emotional Fatigue To Personal Empowerment.Diane shares how her debut book came to be and what her goals are for who it will reach now that it's out in the world. What causes pain and difficulty in teaching? How can teachers recognize it and make changes before they burnout? Whether you're a teacher or you have teachers in your life, you'll learn about how teaching is not just a content profession, but it's also an emotional profession, and that knowledge can totally change our perspectives. Hosts: Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth VarasoGuest: Diane ManserFollow Everyday Thin Places on Instagram.Join the Everyday Thin Places Facebook community.Reach Rachael and Elizabeth at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com

We're celebrating a seven year plan coming together! Ever dreamt of seeing a solar eclipse in totality? Well, buckle up because Elizabeth and her whole family traveled to nourtheast Ohio and got to see a gorgeous day complete with 2024's solar eclipse.Join us as we share our favorite things about the sun, the moon, and the stars. Imagine experiencing a 100% total solar eclipse. Elizabeth experienced it and talking about it brings tears to her eyes.  If Rachael's still in South Florida in 20 years, let's all meet up for the path of totality!Thanks for listening!Follow Everyday Thin Places on Instagram.Support this podcast: https://www.everydaythinplaces.com/donate.html

We're so excited for another Everyday Thin Places episode after quite a while away! We chat about our energy coming back as we move from winter to spring.  We're diving deep into all things spring! The ladies discuss Elizabeth's spring plans of the Broad Street Run, throwing the windows open, spring cleaning on Leap Day, as well as Rachael's "Elderland" update, the relativity of seasons, and connecting with Mother Nature.We're feeling a little rusty as we come out of our winter hibernation, but we are still here!Follow us on Instagram @everydaythinplaces. Follow Rachael on Instagram @Rae_rae_s and Elizabeth @mamabirdbirth.Reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso return with guest Rob Bell to discuss Rob's new book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Starting with a discussion about this being a departure from Rob's previous works of nonfiction, we assure you that this sci-fi fiction book is very "Rob Bell". We're pretty sure Rob just became best friends with all of his readers as he weaves a story about other planets that helps us all to better understand Rob Bell the friend. We talk about our expectations of the book vs what our thoughts were while reading and what the process was like for Rob while he was writing it. This is a good one, friends. We're glad you're here.Follow us on Tnstagram @everydaythinplaces.Follow Rachael on Instagram @rae_rae_sand Elizabeth @reclaimingRAPTURE

It's Red October in Philadelphia, and Phillies fever is spreading.  Symptoms include yelling, cheering, and . . . kindness?  Elizabeth has been gushing to Rachael about Phillie's short stop Trea Turner for weeks now,  so it's only right that we share his story with our listeners and invite you all to jump on the bandwagon of postseason baseball and truly living.  But we're not just talking baseball - we're talking about rabbits, cholesterol, kindness, the Green House model of nursing care and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Check out the moment that Elizabeth can't recount without tearing up Read about The Rabbit EffectLearn more about Green House Nursing HomesDonate to Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaSend a $7 gift to the V Foundation in honor of Trea Turner

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso interview Nicki Cowan, psychotherapist, end-of-life doula, and co-founder of the Philly Death Doula Collective. In this special episode, Nicki discusses awe, existential intensity, and the greater-than-human world.It was very interesting for us to learn more about Nicki's perspective. In this episode we cover Nicki's apprenticeship in Botswana, her post-graduate training, how she found herself in Philadelphia, and her time in the Peruvian Amazon and the clarity that she received there.Follow Nicki and her colleagues on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salttrailsphilly/?hl=enSupport and Celebrate Nicki at: Psychedelic Liberation TrainingThe Collective for Radical Death StudiesPsychedelic Liberation CollConnect with Rachael and Elizabeth: everydaythinplaces.comThank you for supporting this show by buying us a cup of coffee. Learn more: https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplacesReach Rachae and Elizabeth at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com

Rachael and Elizabeth are back with Kay Bruner. They start the episode with some quick life updates from Kay, then begin talking about Kay's favorite aspects of life in the desert, "Agave Watch", and learning how to be okay with letting go.Featuring:Sedona, AZBroken Arrow Hiking TrailVerde RiverBitter Creek VillaThe Trevor ProjectReach Rachael and Elizabeth - everydaythinplaces@gmail.comContribute to the show at https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces

Joining us in this interview is Intuitive Therapist, Kimberley Dobbs! Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso learn what intuitive therapy is and Kimberley walks us through how her practice has evolved. Kimberley challenges us to develop our own intuition and encourages us that intuition is part of what makes us human. You don't want to miss this episode, and you'll most definitely want to share it with anyone and everyone in your life.Intuitive Counseling and WellnessIntuitive Choices Podcast (coming soon!)Guide Dogs For The BlindReach Rachael and Elizabeth at everydaythinplaces@gmail.comSupport the showInstagram: @everydaythinplaces

On this episode, our new friend Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief in NYC shares about serving those stuggling with housing insecurity and food insecurity.  Josiah skillfully walks us through how serving people experiencing homelessness is a thin place and how each of us can offer hospitality to our neighbors regardless of our context.Mentioned in today's episode:City ReliefNeighbors With No DoorsGive to City ReliefFollow City Relief on InstagramJosiah's blogThanks for listening!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/?hl=enReach Rachael and Elizabeth at everydaythinplaces@gmail.comContribute to the show at https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by life partners and creative collaborators, Dan Martin and Michael Biello to discuss telling stories through art, music, and light.Dan and Michael skillfully walk us through how they create thin places for audiences all over the world and how they're currently working with Rachael and making new songs about growing older.They remind us that when a piece of art is right, it doesn't have to be forced. You don't want to miss this episode, and you'll most definitely want to share it with anyone who appreciates creativity and art.To be inspired by Dan and Michael's art, go to https://biellomartin.com/https://michaelbiello.com/https://amazingqueersongbook.com/https://www.instagram.com/biello.martin.songbook/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ztPgdCXXQQ To be generous on Dan and Michael's behalf, please find ways to contirubute to artists and their process, and to financially contribute to their friend and neighbor, Sofie, please visit https://www.teamsofie.org/Be sure to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplacesInstagram: @everydaythinplacesEmail: everydaythinplaces@gmail.com

After being coy for a while, on this episode, Elizabeth finally shares what has kept her busy most summers, and what's been keeping her busy this year.Featuring:human milk oligosaccharidesfinally welcoming a baby into the world without a mask!https://www.facebook.com/center.nonreligious.spirituality/reclaiming and redefining  "bedlum" with the Philadelphia PhilliesBetter Call SaulMidnight Mass on NetflixThe Woodlands Cemetery in West PhiladelphiaFollow Elizabeth's most recent social media at https://www.instagram.com/yourdeconversiondoula/ and https://www.instagram.com/reclaimingrapture/ Reach Rachael and Elizabeth at everydaythinplaces@gmail.comContribute to the show at https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso reflect on this past year and catch up on what Rachael's been doing this year. Featuring:"season" in south Florida and how locals enjoy summertimebeing challenged professionallybuying a condo on the water in "the Venice of America" and feeling "home"therapyhttps://e2mfitness.com/a sneak peek of our next episode (SPOILER ALERT: there's an amazing creative project on the way!)Find us on Instagram: @everydaythinplacesSupport the show: https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces

In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth talk through the story of calling this episode an "anniversary" and we talk about what to expect in the future from Everyday Thin Places. Thank you for listening and letting us celebrate this special occasion! 

In this very special episode, it's time for the Super Bowl. Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, Philly fans have gotten quite a bit of excitement with both the Phillies and the Eagles competing in championship games. We talk to Erik about how his love for Phladelphia and it's sports teams developed, and how it has become a thin place for him. And we explore one more important piece of Erik's story: his complicated relationship with his father and where Erik is left after his father's death last summer.  Thank you for supporting this show and stay tuned for a whole new season coming soon.

Rachael and Elizabeth react to Everyday Thin Places turning two years old, before reflecting on the amazing guests we have had the privilege to host. Plus, what's next for Everyday Thin Places?!As promised, click here to read about the astounding good news announced this week that is a game changer in cancer research. 

Elizabeth has been keeping busy making teacher appreciation gifts, and Rachael has been watching her teacher friends on social media as they wrap up the school year. It feels like a great time to talk about teachers and the impact the have made on our lives.•To share a teacher/student story for a future episode, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com•Follow the podcast on Instagram (@Everydaythinplaces).

This is a second episode with Marla Taviano because she HAS A NEW BOOK in the world! We explore the poetry within "Unbelieve - Poems on the Journey to Becoming a Heretic". From "I was wrong" to "God Loves Everyone" to "growing up evangelical" to "chirp chirp", every poem in this new book is eye-opening and relatable and honest and authentic.Everyday Thin Places appreciates its supporters. Want to support? Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplacesFollow along on the "Everyday Thin Places Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/

Rachael and Elizabeth record an actual conversation about silence! In their conversation, Rachael discusses her thoughts on how silence can be used as a weapon. Plus, Elizabeth talks about how she's gotten curious and open to silence. SPOILER: She's starting to offer spiritual direction and is using silence as a tool.Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.You can email the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.Visit https://www.everydaythinplaces.com/ for more information on the show.Follow the podcast on Instagram.

Nope, this isn't a glitch or a mistake. We'll be back to talk about silence in our next episode.  But for today we invite you to take 7 minutes of silence for yourself.  Think of this as an experiment. As a treat. As an opportunity to experience an everyday thin place. Because sometimes there aren't words.Because sometimes silence is the friend that you need.Because there is an inner wisdom that you may not be able to hear until you turn down the noise.Because silence can be a sacred, thin place.

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by Angela Dobrynski, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Grief Specialist.  While Angela has a wealth of professional experience in the world of grief and loss, this conversation focuses on her own personal story of grief, loss and the surprises that led to her building the family that she has today. You can connect with Angela on her website angeladora.org or follow her on Facebook.Follow Everyday Thin Places on Instagram to check out the images that go along with this episode.Buy us a cup of coffee to help us keep making this podcast and to receive and invitation to our private Facebook community. 

Rachael and Elizabeth talk all about ADVANCING (most notably, the Battle of Little Round Top, chemotherapy, and athletic training). Also, Elizabeth shares about an advance she received in order to help her neighbors and her family.Everyday Thin Places appreciates its supporters! Want to support? Buy us a coffee! Sign up: https://www.everydaythinplaces.com/donate.htmlFollow along on the Everyday Thin Places Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/

On this very special edition of "Everyday Thin Places", it's finally time for our first ever Everyday Thin Places RETREAT!!!!! We discuss our differing opinions on taking baths, our motivations for being in water, what we think about retreat, and some ideas for small everyday opportunities for retreats before we make the big announcement that we're hosting a retreat! To register for our upcoming virtual retreat on Saturday, May 14, make sure to head to www.everydaythinplaces.com/retreatTo reach us, you can email the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.Follow the podcast on Instagram.

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso break down the everyday thin places we experienced in the Disney film, Encanto. Encanto is amazing, and if you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and go watch this movie on Disney+. We will share some spoilers in this episode, but the movie is still worth watching even if it's been "spoiled".  And of course, because this IS Everyday Thin Places, we talk about birth and death and the magic and gifts that these universal experiences are. Encanto is not just for children or people who love children. It's for everyone, and it's a great learning tool especially if you are looking to explore family dynamics, transitions, mystery, and healing.Everyday Thin Places is powered by supporters like you! To keep all of our Everyday Thin Places content ad-free, consider buying us a cup of coffee to keep us going. Follow along on the "Everyday Thin Places" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/As always, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.

Life Coach, Melissa Jill Clark joins us on the Everyday Thin Places podcast to talk about having all we need within us now, yoga as embodied prayer, and Melissa's poem that was recently published in book form: Your Chrysalis: A Message of Hope for End of Life.We really talk about everything. Yoga? Yes. Fulfilling our legacies? Obviously. Birth and death? Of course.Everyday Thin Places is powered by listeners like you! To keep all our Everyday Thin Places content ad-free, consider buying us a cup of coffee to keep us going.Follow along on the "Everyday Thin Places" Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/As always, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.

Today on the podcast, hosts Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso talk with Philadelphia-area-based pastor and author, Matt Gorkos. Matt has built Storied Church Ministry Consulting , focused on cultivating connections through stories. One of his latest efforts: The Storied Church: A Strategy for Congregational Renewal explores the power of a good story and how harnessing that power can be impactful in the church and beyond.Matt mentions a children's book series written by Kobi Yamada with beautiful illustrations by Mae Besom. The titles are “What Do You Do With a Problem?” “What Do You Do With An Idea?” And “What Do You Do With A Chance?”Matt would love to point listeners to the Human Library Project. Also mentioned in this episode: What is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner.

Today on the podcast we go down memory lane - 2021 has been another doozy. We reflect on our hopefulness and cautious optimism last year at this time. Rachael reflects on the struggles that existed in 2021 as well as her ideas of how life would be once vaccines became available, and then Elizabeth shares her resolution that she made last year and that she's carrying into 2022. Thanks for listening!To reach us, you can email the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.comFollow the podcast on Instagram.

In this special mini episode, Elizabeth interviews Rachael about the last six months of living back in her home state of Florida! Rachael talks about her latest projects and how this new lifestyle has become a thin place for her. Thanks for listening!Contribute to the show at https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces.Email us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.

On this week's episode, Elizabeth Varaso shares about her latest thin place endeavor.Featuring:How she went from being the proud owner of 25 fragrance oils to owning 122 fragrance oils.Why she receives 55 pound bags of salt delivered to her home regularly.How Sharon Weiss fits into all of this.Everyday Thin Places is powered by subscribers like you! To keep all of our Everyday Thin Places content free and ad-free, consider buying us a cup of coffee to keep us going.Follow along with Everyday Thin Places on Instagram.As always, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.

Rachael and Elizabeth celebrate miniature things. Elizabeth shares about her household's delight in the thin places of miniature things and Rachael talks (again) about her love of small dogs. Then, we talk about the power of miniature things working their ways into places that larger things cannot: little things can have huge impacts.You can email the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.Visit https://www.everydaythinplaces.com/ for links to everything that we mention on the show.Follow the podcast on Instagram.

Just in time, it's the last night of Hanukkah and so we are replaying this episode from last year.  In this episode, Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by Dr. Liam Robins to discuss Hanukkah, embracing Judaism as an adult, the "thin place" experience of lighting the Hanukkah candles, and more. Buy us a cup of coffee:https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces

This week Rachael and Elizabeth are hosting a conversation with David Richman, author of the book Cycle of Lives: 15 People's stories, 5,000 miles and a Journey through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer.  After losing his sister June to cancer, David was inspired to push the limits of what his body was capable of, and to engage his heart and mind with the emotional journey of those who have been diagnosed with cancer, their loved ones and the medical professionals who treat them.  You can find out more about David and his book as well as purchase Cycle of Lives at his website: david-richman.com  You can also follow Cycle of Lives on Facebook. All of the proceeds from the book go to a collection of cancer research and treatment facilities, but in particular David would encourage you to give a gift to the  Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida on behalf of Rachael. As always, we encourage you to rate and review Everyday Thin Places on your podcast platform of choice.  Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and check out everydaythinplaces.com Like what you hear and want to help us keep it up? Buy us a coffee! 

Rachael and Elizabeth give thanks for each other, for this podcast, and for our listeners. Plus, we take some time to share how you can help to support the podcast. Everyday Thin PLaces is powered by subscribers like you! To keep all our Everyday Thin Places content ad-free, consider making a donation by buying us a cup of coffee!To support the podcast financially, visit https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplacesTo get in touch with us, you can email the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.comVisit https://www.everydaythinplaces.com/Follow the podcast on Instagram. 

This week, we bring you a conversation about generosity as a thin place.More than anything, this episode felt like a really fun, yet super meaningful time of reflection.Featuring:different motivations for generositythe spiritual practice of generositybarriers to generosityElizabeth's research into the origins of the word generositya challenge to practice generosity this weekCheck back to see the still TBD "Brenda's Choice" cause to support.Also, please, please! Follow Everyday Thin Places: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/?hl=enEveryday Thin Places is powered by generous listeners! To keep all of our Everyday Thin Places content free and accessible to all, consider making a donation to keep us going.As always, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.

In celebration of the 65th episode of our podcast, this episode is all about nostalgia (New Kids on the Block, I Love Lucy, Goosebumps, etc.)! We are honored to take you on a nostalgic journey!To reach us, email everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.Visit https://www.everydaythinplaces.com/ for links to everything we mention on the show.Follow the podcast on Instagram (@everydaythinplaces).

Rachel & Elizabeth have referenced this conversation so many times recently that it seemed worthy of a replay! Even with Halloween just having passed, you may still be in the mood for a good horror film, and the insights that film scholar and expert Jennifer Moorman has to offer will have you experiencing, yes, even horror films, as a thin place.  Jen shares about how she developed a love for horror films, how monsters in horror films can help "outsiders" to feel empowered, and the power of the unknown that horror filmmakers tap into in order to scare us.  We also discuss how death and birth are often explored in horror films and how these films can actually comforting and even a thin place when we are feeling anxious.  Like what you hear and want to help support this podcast?Say thank you by buying us a cup of coffee! www.ko-fi.com/everydaythinplacesVisit our website at www.everydaythinplaces.com

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso discuss activism and theology as a thin place with Dr. Drew Hart. Drew is a writer and a speaker on topics of justice black theology, Anabaptism, and white supremacy and he follows in a long line of theologists who have done theology on the fly in the midst of struggling with justice and liberation. You'll want to check out Drew's books: Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism and Who Will Be A Witness? Igniting Activism for God's Justice, Love, and Deliverance.Mentioned on the show:Inverse Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inverse-podcast/id1358332600Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/Messonghi Trust: https://www.patreon.com/msingitrust

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso check in with honesty, authenticity, and humor about curiosity as a thin place. We begin by talking about Elizabeth's far-fetched husband and his skeptical nature versus Elizabeth's curious nature. After talking through all the possible ways to view the world, Rachael and Elizabeth land on a good healthy way to go through life.Everyday Thin Places is powered by subscribers like you! To keep all of our Everyday Thin Places content free and accessible to all, consider making a donation by "buying us a coffee" to keep us going. Follow along on the Everyday Thin Places Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaythinplaces/As always, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com

It's our first repeat guest!  This time last year Halley Kim joined us to talk about the importance of Birth Stories. At the time, she had a secret that only a handful of people in her life knew about. But today, Halley is sharing freely about what she once believed, what she believes now, and how we can compassionately usher people towards changing their minds. You can find Halley on Instagram as @halley.kim_ and Facebook as Halley_KimOne day she may even return to writing on her blog that you can find at halleykim.comIn the meantime she's preaching sermons that you can find on YouTube - like this oneResources mentioned in this episode:PBS Documentary: Vaccines - Calling The ShotsOn Immunity: An Inoculation by Eula BissThis Podcast Will Kill YouVaccines Did Not Cause Rachel's Autism: My Journey as a Vaccine Scientist, Pediatrician and Autism Dad by Peter HotezPlease consider a donation to support the work of Voices for Vaccines

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso discuss what pets have to teach us about birth and death, and truly living. Understanding our personal relationships with pets is an important part of understanding ourselves. We support our life's journey when we embrace caregiving, whether it be another person or an animal.You can email the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.Visit everydaythinplaces.com .Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Contribute to the show at https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode.Check out the Don't You Want Me organization!

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso enjoy a conversation with Eileen Shaklee, aka "Mama Fry," who blogs at "Autism With A Side of Fries."  Eileen first began blogging about life with her french-fry-loving Autistic son 9 years ago, and has built an online community where the unique joys and challenges of living with Autism can be shared.  You can find Eileen's blog at Autism With a Side of Fries, or else follow her on Facebook or Instagram.  Please consider giving generously to the Monmouth Ocean Foundation for Children 

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso have the privilege of talking through how Tara McAlonan's family has come to be, challenge by challenge, heartbreak by heartbreak and how it all led to the adoption of Cade Francis. We are delighted to share this with you!Resources: Resolve Support Groups

In this episode, we interview Elizabeth's first Philadelphia friend, Shera Morris. We have the privilege of talking through how creativity helped her to find thin places even when going through grief.  We are delighted to share this conversation with you!http://www.everydaythinplaces.comPathways to Housing PAProject Home

In this week's episode we're celebrating being back to regular podcasting! Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso start the podcast off with a recap of the thin places they experienced over the summer. Then, they share some insight on where the podcast is headed in the coming weeks and months.Mentioned in this episode: In the HeightsLocal 44Campfire StoriesBLTsBachelor in ParadisePizzacraftHigher Learning PodcastYou can email the podcast at everydaythinplaces@gmail.com.Visit everydaythinplaces.com and follow the podcast on Instagram @everydaythinplaces.