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#49 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast Molly has the pleasure of chatting with hosts, Molly DeMellier and Erica Spera of Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast. They discuss the all too frequent 'dating games', their personal experiences of dating during Covid, when can you FaceTime your crush, Covid tests Vs STI tests and more. Follow Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast at @shootersgottashoot, Erica at @spericaa and Molly at @theguaca_molly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#48 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly chats with meditation teacher, life coach and speaker, Virat Chirania. They discuss Chirania's own personal journey with meditation, how he changed his life from living in the US; on track to the 'American Dream' to helping people around the world find peace and home within themselves. Mindful concepts and emotions including doubt, anger, anxiety are discussed as well as stories and different cultural mentalities. To donate to the Covid crisis in India, you can donate oxygen internationally here: http://bit.ly/donateoxygennow Donate oxygen from India: http://bit.ly/istandwithhumanity Follow Virat: @virat.chirania / https://viratchirania.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#47 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly has the pleasure of chatting to Irish journalist and author, Megan Nolan. Nolan's work includes essays, fiction and reviews which have been published widely including in The New York Times, The White Review, The Sunday Times, The Village Voice, The Guardian and in the literary anthology, Winter Papers. In this episode they discuss Nolan's debut novel, Acts of Desperation: a "fierce novel of obsessive love" - Hephzibah Anderson, The Guardian. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#46 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast Molly chats with Shaun Galanos, love coach and speaker teaching communication and intimacy skills for better, more loving relationships. Find Shaun @thelovedrive --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#45 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly has the absolute pleasure of talking to YouTube vlogger and author from Norfolk, Harmony Nice. Harmony has written a book titled: 'Wicca: a Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick' and created a tarot card deck for growing and healing which can be found here https://www.harmonynice.co.uk/publications . Harmony Nice's vlogs give an insight into her life and explore personal self development and discoveries, including giving up her smartphone, building inner trust and deciding to grow her body hair. In this ep Molly and Harmony discuss authenticity, Buddhism, relationships, the history of removing female body hair, why we do it, why Harmony Nice decided to grow out her body hair and how she's dealt with the repercussions of breaking social norms. Find Harmony on Instagram: @harmonybeatrix --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#44: In this episode of the Progress Pure Podcast, Molly and digital artist, Joe Sabia sit down to discuss what it's like being Director to one of the world's most successful digital series: 73 Questions with Vogue, how the series came about, his journey to becoming the Vice President of Creative Development at Conde Nast Entertainment, what he's learned along the way and what advice he has to give. To follow Joe, his insta is @hellojoesaboa and website: joesabia.co --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#43 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly has the absolute pleasure of talking with digital media creator, artist and TikTok legend, Estefani Pessoa, aka @hellotefi. In this episode they discuss: growing up, boundaries, the 'Cool Girl' trope, Tefi's life journey, her experience dating, her fiancé, how to take a compliment, dealing with negative comments and so much more. Find Tefi at @hellotefi or https://linktr.ee/estefania.pessoa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#42 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly and bffe to the podcast; Judah, sit down to discuss the controversial debate around vaccines. They discuss the history of vaccines, what the anti-vax arguments are, how long they've been around, how they've changed over time, specifically the Covid-19 jab and whether and at what point do the rights over our bodies end and our duty to the common good begin? Sources: The World: Coronavirus Conversations: Vaccine Acceptance and Public Attitudes (podcast) Today, Explained: The Original Anti-Vaxxer (podcast) Historyofvaccines.org Euronews.com: why do so few people in France want to take the covid-19 vaccine? Briandeer.com/dtp-dpt-vaccine.htm Verywellhealth.com - the vaccine debate Bma.org.uk - tackling the anti-vax movement Who.int --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#41 In this episode of The Progress Pure podcast, Molly has the pleasure of chatting with Will Storr, an award-winning journalist and novelist whose work has appeared in the Guardian, Sunday Times, The New Yorker, and the New York Times. His books include Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed, The Unpersuadables: Adventures with the Enemies of Science, The Hunger, The Howling of Killian Lone and which they discuss in this episode, The Science of Storytelling. Will and Molly touch on how our brains are wired to use the story narrative to give us meaning, breaking down beliefs which help form our identity, the history of stories and how they've helped us to survive and any personal narratives they've erased and why. IG: @williamstorr / willstorr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#40 Dating Series: In this episode of The ProgressPure Podcast, Molly talks with We Met At Acme's host Lindsey Metselaar. We Met At Acme is a podcast about millennial dating in NYC. In this episode Lindz and Molly discuss: dating older, the Freudian Complex of whether being attracted to men who are like your dad is true, previous relationships, horoscopes and whether you should always let men 'chase' you? @lindmetz @wemetatacme --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#39 Debate Series: in this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly marks International Women's Day by sparking up debate with Jen Atkin, Miss Great Britain of 2020 by exploring whether pageants can be empowering for women. Insta: @jenatkinuk #ChooseToChallenge #IWD #InternationalWomensDay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#38 It's Eating Disorder Awareness Week so this week on The Progress Pure podcast Molly takes a break from the usual dating, debating and 'simply existing' structure to talk to writer, content creator and mental health advocate, Tasha Kleeman on her personal experience with anorexia, eating disorders in general, how they intertwine with identity, seeking support, denial and the road to recovery. To follow Tasha: @therecoveryclub_ & @wearemindlabs --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#37 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly is joined by Certified Clinical Nutritionist with her Masters in Sports Nutrition: Autumn Bates. We answer your questions and discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting, any links to eating disorders, tips for beginners, decreasing bloating, how intermittent fasting is different to dieting, what breaks your fast, what's the best fasting split, what it does to anxiety, who should potentially avoid IF, Autumn's personal journey with IF and more. All readers/viewers of this content are still advised to consult their doctors, nutritionists and/or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Instagram: @autumnelle_nutrition YouTube: https://bit.ly/3pJpXUd Website: autumnellenutrition.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#36 Dating Series: In this episode of the Progress Pure Podcast, Molly is joined by renowned Dr Raj Persaud to discuss seduction, how to maximise your chances of finding the 'right' person, what factors contribute to the longevity of a relationship, the effects of dating apps in terms of how we try to seduce and the controversy around his TEDx talk. Raj is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has worked as a Consultant at the Bethlem Royal and Maudsley NHS hospitals in London and as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London. He was awarded the Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Prize and Medal and has been rated one of the top 10 psychiatrists in the UK in a poll conducted by The Independent on Sunday. Website: drrajpersaud.com Instagram: @rajendra0 TEDx Talk: https://bit.ly/37vChBB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#35 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast Molly and Judah sit down to discuss how governments and corporations are taking advantage of Covid to bypass privacy, how biometrics are being used, autocratic regimes using data against us, SenseTime, Uyghurs in China, and the potential future of surveillance. How you can help Uyghurs: Sign this petition http://chng.it/rfvnXrkYGb & http://chng.it/8jK4mtqW2w Write to: https://bit.ly/36Rje43 More info & how to help refugees: https://uhrp.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#34 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly sits down with Elisa and Lily, the mother-daughter duo who co-founded multimedia platform, StyleLikeU. In this episode they discuss vulnerability, how their perspectives on their own body and style have changed, their relationship to one another, the journey of their esteemed 'The What's Underneath Project' and any advice they have. Instagram: @stylelikeu Patreon: patreon.com/stylelikeu YouTube: youtube.com/user/stylelikeu Facebook: facebook.com/stylelikeu --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#33 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the pleasure of sitting down with writer, social entrepreneur and cultural curator, Michell C. Clark to discuss his path to marriage, what that journey has been like during lockdown and how their relationship has reaffirmed his belief in fate and destiny. Molly and Michell also discuss anxiety, vulnerability and how taking every day as it comes is the best strategy to navigate lockdown. Michell writes affirmations and shares them on social media platforms including Instagram and Twitter and has also written a book 'Keep it 100' aimed to give millennials who are tired of being called 'millennials' 100 self affirmations filled with meaning and authenticity. @michellcclark --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#32 Debate Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly and Judah sit down to debate whether free speech should have limitations, should politicians be allowed on Twitter at all, is free speech a Left vs Right issue, are universities stifling free speech and can you even call yourself a democracy with limitations?  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#31 in this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the joy of speaking with family friend, life guru, Kundalini yoga teacher, former real estate creative director and internationally recognised events creative director, Michael Stern. From an aristocratic, New York, Jewish family, Michael shares his experience coming out in the 70s, the legendary party scene of Studio 54, finding his identity and belonging and how getting rid of all his possessions, becoming 'homeless' made Michael home more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#30 Dating Series: in this first episode of 2021 Molly discusses her biggest learnings from some of the personal development and Buddhism books she read and how accepting yourself can be a necessary step in the world of dating. Some of her recommended reads include: 'The Art of Happiness', 'the Heart of the Buddha's Teaching', 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind', 'Goals!', 'The Beauty Myth', 'The Score Takes Care of Itself', 'How to Win Friends and Influence People', 'Principles', ‘What Got You Here Won’t Get You There’, ‘Shoe Dog’, ‘What I Talk About When I Talk About Running’, ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’ and ‘In Search of Identity’. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL #29 Debate Series. In this silly episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, we scroll through Reddit finding some controversial and divisive 'Would You Rather' scenarios while simultaneously oversharing some embarrassing personal stories. Merry Christmas! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#28 In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly has the pleasure of talking to Hilary Sheinbaum about giving up alcohol and her career path to being a journalist for The New York Times, Forbes, Elle, USA Today and more. To buy Hilary's book 'The Dry Challenge' you can pre-order it on Amazon here, released December 29th, 2020. Hilary's IG: @hilarywritesny Thank you to my friends, Eva, Sally Ollie and Tal for your voice note contributions! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#27 Dating Series: In this episode of The Progress Pure Podcast, Molly sits down with Jonah Feingold and Ilana Dunn to discuss the labels 'exclusivity' VS being someone's girlfriend, boyfriend or whatever term you use to highlight you're moving to the next stage in your romantic relationship. To follow Jonah check out his instagram @jonahfeingold and upcoming movie @datingandnewyork and @ilana.dunn and their podcast @seeingotherpeoplepodcast. To enter the GIVEAWAY: leave me a review on Apple Podcasts /iTunes, follow @ASICSEurope and if you want, tag #NOVABLASTStreetArtRun in your next workout. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/progresspure/support

#26 Debate Series: In this episode of the ProgressPure Podcast, Molly sits down with friend, Luca Marchal, to discuss whether heterosexual men and women can just be friends, or whether there is always some level of attraction. They also discuss what that means if your bisexual, whether sex could better a friendship, platonic relationships and their own personal experiences of friends 'with benefits'. More Tesh

#25 In this episode of the ProgressPure Podcast Molly is joined by Caggie Dunlop: host of Saturn Returns podcast. They discuss astrology, spirituality, free will, relationships, podcasting and some of Caggie's wise life learnings so far. More Tesh

#24 Dating Series: (FYI this episode of the ProgressPure podcast is a part II follow up of 'Former Hinge Flame', after reflecting back on that first podcast Molly decided that a follow up conversation was necessary. Molly is joined by her Mum, Mairead Bergin, as they analyse the feedback from listeners, the overarching learnings and the most helpful takeaways as Molly moves forward.

#23 Debate Series: Around 40% of the world's population use social media, 1 billion of us have Instagram and we spend 2 hours (on average) sharing, liking, tweeting and scrolling. But have you ever stopped to think what're the long term impacts on using something so frequently and often, so mindlessly? Molly is joined by Judah to discuss our online 'personas', social media detoxes, mental health, moral grandstanding, loneliness and what steps we vow (or at least try) to take to weaken our addiction.

#22 Molly is joined by sound therapy facilitator, yogi, singer and spiritual guru, Kate Fleur Young. After Molly went to her first ever sound therapy session she was overwhelmed by emotion and the grounding sensation produced by Kate's voice and crystal bowls. Sound healing, which is also known as sound therapy, has been practiced since ancient times. The concept of sound therapy is based on the idea that every part of your body (and everything in the universe) creates a vibration which resonates in a certain way.

#21 Dating Series: Molly is joined by a former Hinge Flame. They met on Hinge, dated for 3 months, went on a trip, became exclusive and then ended it. Hope you enjoy this personal podcast as Molly finds out his perspective of their first date, was she a catfish? What did he like/dislike about Molly, what was unexpected, what did he want out of this relationship and can they be friends now?

#20 Debate Series: Molly and her brother, Amos, discuss marriage and why he vows to never legally commit. A big thank you to those who follow @progresspure and reached out on Instagram with their comments, thoughts and feedback.

'Activist by accident', Ilana Wolstein joins me to discuss her insta post which went viral earlier this year asking 'why is it so scary to be a Jew right now?' Ilana addresses the rise in antisemitism in the U.S., celebrities who have used their social media to spread antisemitism, how important it is to call it out and why if we chose to stand against hate, we have to stand against all of it.

Dating Series: The Five Love Languages. A concept coined by the American author, Gary Chapman, who outlines 5 ways people express their love. These include: physical touch, words of affirmation, acts of 'service', gift-giving and quality time. We also delve more deeply into what is love? What does love feel like? Why are we drawn to people who reject us? Why are we stereotypically repelled by the 'nice guy'? Stoicism and more.

Debate Series: Based on Naomi Wolf's book 'The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women', published in 1990. The nonfictional book explores the idea that as women gain greater independence, commercial institutions have sought ways to continue profiting by distorting what society deems as beautiful to play on female insecurities as they fuel the never ending chase for perfection. Wolf argues that women are under attack in five areas: work, religion, sex, violence and hunger.

Extinction Rebellion's climate change activist, Daze Aghaji, joins me to discuss the tragic effects of global warming, climate change and XR's tactics, approach, political drive, and Daze's own feelings of responsibility to save the planet through personal choices such as a plant-based diet and not having kids.

Dating Series: Being single, in a relationship, dating yourself and what that means. Shona and I talk about sex, celibacy and the beauty of taking it slow for your own personal exploration. Red flags, Hinge, orgasms and personal baggage (aka all the good stuff) is discussed.

Debate Series: Some of the ethical, environmental and health reasons and realisations behind going vegan. Cowspiracy, Buddhism, B12, Green House Gases and what foods we'll miss most.

Director and birth mother of American Vogue's series ‘Diary of a Model’, Talia Collis joins me to discuss how she landed her dream job at Vogue, got into the prestigious Parsons in NYC and started climbing the fashion industry ladder. Tal has worked with the likes of Kendall Jenner, Winnie Harlow, Nicole Richie, Candice Swanepoel, Steven Klein, Meghan Roche and more. Listen up for any advice from this inspiration and good hearted soul.

Debate Series: PORN. A topic we shy away from discussing even though a quarter of search engine requests are related to sex, 65% of us have watched it before 15/16 years old and porn sites get more visitors each month than Amazon, Netflix and Twitter combined. So excited to be discussing the porn industry and its potential consequences with Maria Ahlin who I cam across from her Ted Talk "Let's Talk Porn". In addition to being a public speaker, author and educator Maria is also head of youth organisation 'Changing attitudes'. As an expert on issues concerning pornography and sex-buying she has given more than 400 public talks.

Stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee on breaking into the comedy scene, writing material, sexism in the industry, dating, anxiety relationships and self-exploration. Sindhu has twice appeared on BBC Two’s Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, QI, Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice: You’re Fired and Sex Education... (The list goes on).

Debate Series: Cancel culture, what is it? Why does it exist now? What determines whether someone gets cancelled? Is it just another word for censorship and can you come back from being cancelled?

Girl, aka Kate Ovens vs Food. Taking part in food challenges, competitions and now food blogging. Find out how Kate makes a living, navigates her dating life, stays fit, handles criticism and more.

Dating Series: Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, Raya, The League... My mum and I chat about the cross generational do's and don'ts as we reflect on our App dating experiences.

Debate Series: 2 noobs debating our opposing opinions, all opinions/ thoughts are based on the reading we've come across... Which is of course, just scratching the surface.

A fun but weird time.

Bullying, sexuality, Hollywood and growing up. Catching up with a dear friend of mine, Clara, London born actress with Scottish, French and probably by now some USA blood in her. Check out her insta @claramcgregor. Also still a newbie so learning how to make my audio better e'ryday! Bear with me.

Answering your questions on all things food, fitness and fasting after giving up that gym-influencer life.