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In this episode of Healing Powers Podcast, Laura sits down with entrepreneur Matt Gabriel for a powerful conversation about angels, resilience, and soul alignment. Matt shares his journey from homelessness and a dark night of the soul to rebuilding his life through faith, purpose, and inner listening. Together they explore money as energy, spiritual support, entrepreneurship as a path of awakening, and how life's breakdowns can become blank slates for conscious creation. This episode invites you to trust your intuition, connect with your unseen support team, and step more fully into your higher calling.Find him on Instagram @tuszson.Laura is a Celebrity Psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, The Weakest Link, Beast Games, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Motherboard by Vice Magazine and the #1” Ron Burgundy Podcast” with Will Ferrell. Laura Powers is a clairvoyant, psychic medium, writer, actress, producer, writer, and speaker who helps other receive guidance and communicate with loved ones. Laura travels nationally and internationally for clients, events, television appearances, and speaking engagements. She is also the author of 7 books on the psychic realm and 1 book on podcasting. Laura also works as a psychic, entertainer, and creative entrepreneur.For more information about Laura and her work, you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on X @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook at @realhealingpowers and @mllelaura, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.
This week we're revisiting our conversation with Marlee Liss from January 18, 2024! Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Marlee Liss to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Marlee speaks with us about her experiences as a survivor of sexual assault. Her case made history as the first in North America to conclude with restorative justice processes through the courts. She describes her experience in the traditional court system as one where her voice, needs, and ability to make decisions in her best interest were dismissed. Concerning the use of restorative justice processes, Marlee emphasizes how imperative it is to engage with fully prepared, skillful, humane, trauma-informed, and attentive individuals who are striving to meet the needs of survivors. She provides examples of centering and identifying survivor's needs and making space to hear directly from them. Marlee Liss is a somatic educator, award-winning speaker, author, restorative justice advocate and lesbian Jewish feminist. She has supported thousands of women and non-binary folk in healing shame, transforming trauma, and bridging healing with justice. Marlee's work has been featured in Forbes, Huff Post, Buzzfeed, the Mel Robbins Show, and more. As an award-winning speaker, she's delivered talks for: The US Military SAPRO, Vanderbilt University, Fordham University, Trauma & Recovery Conference, Women's Mental Health Conference at Yale, National Sexual Assault Conference, and more. Marlee was 1 of 25 survivors on an elite panel for the National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence informing federal policy, and her story was made into a documentary directed by Kelsey Darragh, The Limits of Forgiveness, which premiered on December 17, 2025! Tune in to learn more about Marlee's perspective on the future of restorative justice and the potential of continued healing for survivors and offenders of violent crimes.
If you're AuDHD (autism + ADHD), life can feel like a constant contradiction: craving routine but rebelling against it, needing stimulation but getting overwhelmed, wanting connection but burning out socially. In this episode, Carmen breaks down what neurodivergence actually means (not a personality test), explains ADHD vs autism vs AuDHD, and gives practical, nervous-system-friendly strategies to build a life that fits your brain.Timestamped Chapters (approx)* 0:00 — Cold open: the AuDHD paradox in one breath* 1:30 — Neurodivergence: what it is (and what it isn't) Autistic Self Advocacy Network+1* 6:00 — ADHD explained: executive function + attention regulation CDC+1* 9:30 — Brain networks + “default mode interference” (why focus leaks) PMC+1* 11:30 — Autism explained: social communication + restricted/repetitive patterns CDC+1* 13:30 — Sensory processing differences + prediction models PMC+2PMC+2* 15:00 — AuDHD: why it's missed + DSM-5 history PMC+1* 18:00 — Co-occurrence and what it means (you're not “rare” or “weird”) PMC+1* 23:00 — The AuDHD Paradox Show: real-life examples* 32:00 — Tools & strategies: rails not cages, rotation menus, sensory-first, scripts* 39:30 — Closing: your brain is patterned + gentle next stepsKey Takeaways* Neurodiversity = natural variation in brains; neurodivergent is a nonmedical identity term. Autistic Self Advocacy Network+1* ADHD centers on executive functioning and attention regulation, not intelligence or effort. CDC+1* Autism centers on social communication differences + restricted/repetitive patterns, often including sensory differences. CDC+1* AuDHD can look contradictory because traits can mask each other; dual diagnosis became formally allowable in DSM-5. PMC+1* Sustainable support = “rails not cages,” rotation menus, sensory regulation, and externalizing executive function.Resources Mentioned* CDC: ADHD diagnosis overview CDC* CDC: ASD clinical diagnostic criteria overview CDC* ASAN neurodiversity explanation Autistic Self Advocacy Network* AuDHD comorbidity review (open access) PMCPredictive processing + prediction differences in autism (review/empirical)PMC+1SCRIPT:Hey there! Welcome or welcome back to another episode of authentically ADHD. I am not going to lie, this year has been hard and im so glad if you have stuck along with me, because the rest of the school year is going to be even busier. So thank you for your patience, and grace as I work through this year and let out episodes when I can. I had some inspo for this one because of the new year coming up, and ive talked about this before but not so much in depth. As I go through this episode, i want to share that ive recently self diagnosed myself as AuDHD, a person who has both ADHD and Autism. What does that mean? Well, lets talk about it!Okay, quick check-in: have you ever felt like your brain is two different people sharing one body— one who's like, “Please, for the love of God, routine. Predictability. Same mug. Same route. Same show on repeat.” and the other who's like, “If I do the same thing twice I will evaporate into dust like a vampire in daylight.”If yes… hi. Welcome. You're in the right place.Today's episode is called: “Your Brain Isn't Broken — It's Patterned.” Because I need you to hear this like it's a bass line in your chest:Your brain is not morally failing. Your brain is not lazy. Your brain is not “too much.”This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Your brain is patterned. And if you're AuDHD—autism + ADHD—your pattern can feel like a paradox factory that runs 24/7 with no off switch and a slightly rude customer service department.So… let's talk about what neurodivergence actually is, how ADHD and autism overlap, where they differ, and why AuDHD can feel like living inside a contradiction—and then I'm gonna give you real strategies that don't feel like being yelled at by a productivity guru who thinks “just try harder” is a nervous system plan.[tiny pause]Are you ready? Let's get started.Substack adOkay, tiny intermission—because if this podcast is helping your brain feel a little more understood, I want you to know there's a whole extra layer of support waiting for you on my Substack.That's where I publish Authentically ADHD, and you can usually get the podcast there first—but it's not just a podcast drop. I've started writing blogs there too, which means you get deeper dives, the “ohhh THAT'S what's happening in my brain” explanations, plus practical tools you can actually use when your executive function is doing that thing where it simply… leaves the chat.And here's why I'm obsessed with it: Substack is neurodivergent-friendly by design. You can read posts when you want to skim, you can listen when reading is too much, and I include graphics most of the time because we deserve information in formats that don't require suffering.So here's your invitation: come subscribe on Substack. It's free to join, and if you decide to become a paid member, you'll get even more—bonus resources, extra content, and additional supports I'm building specifically for AuDHD/ADHD brains. Subscribe free… or go paid if you want the “director's cut” plus the toolbox. Either way, I'm really glad you're here.Neurodivergence: What it isSo lets talk about neurodivergence & how it is not a personality test. It's not “Which quirky brain are you?” It's not “I'm such an Aquarius so obviously I can't do laundry.”And I say that as a person who loves a good identity moment.Neurodiversity is the idea that human brains vary—like biodiversity, but for minds. There isn't one “correct” way a brain must work to be worthy. Neurodivergent is a non-medical term people use when their brain develops or functions differently from what society calls “typical.”Now—this matters— Saying “it's a difference” does not erase disability. Some people are deeply disabled by ADHD or autism. Some need significant supports. Some don't. Many fluctuate across seasons of life. But the point is: difference isn't the same thing as defect.A patterned brain can be brilliant and still struggle. Because a lot of suffering isn't just “the brain,” it's the brain + the environment.If the world is built for one nervous system style, and you're running a different operating system, you're going to feel like you're constantly doing life on hard mode.[pause]And if you've spent your whole life trying to “fix” yourself into the version of you that makes other people comfortable— I just want to say: I see you. That's exhausting. That's not personal weakness. That's chronic mismatch.6:00–15:00 — ADHD vs Autism: Overlap and differences (clear, non-weird)Let's do ADHD vs autism without turning it into a simplistic “either/or” checklist, because real humans are not BuzzFeed quizzes.ADHD (core pattern)ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition where the core struggles involve attention regulation, impulsivity, and executive functioning—planning, starting, stopping, shifting, organizing, time sense, working memory… the invisible stuff that makes life run. Important: ADHD is not “can't pay attention.” It's can't consistently regulate attention—especially when bored, stressed, overwhelmed, under-stimulated, or over-stimulated.One research-heavy way people talk about ADHD is the “default mode interference” idea—basically, brain networks involved in internal thought can intrude when you're trying to stay on task. It's not the only model, but it helps explain why focus can feel like trying to hold water in your hands.Real-life ADHD examples:* You can focus for hours on something you care about… and cannot start the thing you care about that also feels hard.* You lose time like it's a hobby.* You forget what you're doing while you're doing it.* You can be highly intelligent and still struggle with basic tasks because executive function isn't IQAutism (core pattern)Autism is also neurodevelopmental. Clinically, it involves:* differences in social communication and interaction across contexts* and restricted/repetitive patterns (routines, sameness, focused interests, stimming, etc.) Also—and this is big—many autistic people experience sensory processing differences: the world can be too loud, too bright, too unpredictable… or sometimes not enough and you seek sensation.Researchers also explore prediction-based models—how the brain learns patterns and predicts what's next, and how differences in prediction/updating may relate to autistic experience. It's nuanced (and not every study supports every claim), but it's a helpful lens for why uncertainty can feel physically stressful.Real-life autism examples:* Social rules can feel like invisible ink.* You may crave clarity and directness and feel drained by ambiguity.* Transitions can hit like a wall.* You might have deep, intense interests that feel regulating and grounding. So then, hers the overlap, why it's confusing. ADHD and autism can both include:* sensory sensitivity* emotional overwhelm* social exhaustion* executive dysfunction* hyperfocus* stimming/fidgeting* burnoutSo yes, overlap is real. Which brings us to the main character of today's episode…Patreon & focused adAuDHD: The overlap, the “double bind,” and why it's missedAuDHD is shorthand for being both autistic and ADHD. It's not a separate DSM diagnosis label, but it's a very real lived experience.And historically, here's why many adults didn't get recognized: Before DSM-5 (2013), autism could prevent someone from also being diagnosed with ADHD—even though many people clearly had both. DSM-5 changed that, acknowledging the reality of co-occurrence. PMC+1Co-occurrence is common enough that researchers and clinicians have been studying it heavily; some reviews discuss high overlap rates (numbers vary by study and method), but the key point is: this isn't rare. PMC+1Now the AuDHD “double bind” can look like:* ADHD traits can mask autism traits (you seem spontaneous and social… until you crash).* Autism traits can mask ADHD traits (you seem organized because you built rigid systems… until the system breaks and chaos floods the house).* You can be sensory avoidant and sensory seeking.* You can crave routine and crave novelty.AuDHD often feels like living in a brain that says:“I need sameness.” “I need dopamine.” “I need quiet.” “I need stimulation.” “I need certainty.” “I need freedom.”…and they're all yelling at once. [small laugh]So when people say, “But you don't seem autistic,” or “You don't seem ADHD,” sometimes what they're actually noticing is: your traits are playing tug-of-war.23:00–32:00 — The AuDHD Paradox Show (real-life examples)Paradox #1: Routine vs noveltyAutism: “Same breakfast. Same spoon.” ADHD: “If I eat the same breakfast again I will emotionally file for divorce.”Real life: You create the perfect morning routine. It works for four days. On day five your brain wakes up and goes: “Actually, we hate that now.”Not because you're flaky. Because the need for predictability and the need for stimulation are both legitimate.Paradox #2: Social craving vs social costADHD can crave social stimulation. Autism can find social processing costly.Real life: You make plans and feel excited. Then the day arrives and your body feels like you're trying to attend a party wearing jeans made of sandpaper.So you cancel, then feel guilty, then feel lonely, then feel annoyed that humans require maintenance. [pause] Relatable.Paradox #3: Sensory seeking vs sensory painReal life: Loud music helps you focus… until one more sound happens and suddenly you're like, “I live in a cave now.”You can want pressure and weight and deep sensory input while also being destroyed by light touch or fluorescent lights.Paradox #4: Hyperfocus vs shutdownReal life: You can research a niche topic for six hours and forget you have a body… but you cannot reply to a two-sentence text.Because replying requires:* context switching* social interpretation* decision making* emotional energy* working memoryAnd your brain is like, “That's 12 tasks. No thanks.”Paradox #5: Justice sensitivity + impulsivityReal life: You notice something unfair. Your body becomes a courtroom. ADHD makes you say it immediately. Autism makes you say it precisely. And suddenly everyone is uncomfortable and you're like, “What? I brought facts.”Paradox #6: The “I'm fine” lieA lot of AuDHD adults become world-class at looking “fine.” Not because it's fine—because it's practiced.Real life: You hold it together all day. Then you get home and collapse like a puppet whose strings got cut.That is not you being dramatic. That is nervous system math.Strategies: “Rails not cages” + tools that actually workAlright. Let's talk tools—AuDHD-friendly, reality-based, and not built on shame.Rule #1: Build rails, not cagesA cage is a rigid routine that breaks the second you miss a step. Rails are guiding tracks that keep you moving even on messy days.Do this: Create three anchors, not a full schedule.* Anchor 1: Start — water + meds + protein OR any “first 5 minutes” ritual* Anchor 2: Midday reset — sensory check + movement + hydration* Anchor 3: Land — dim lights + predictable wind-down cueIf you miss an anchor, you don't throw away the day. You grab the next rail.Rule #2: Rotate instead of “routine”AuDHD often needs predictability in category and novelty in options.So instead of one rigid breakfast, do a Breakfast Rotation Menu:* 5 safe breakfasts* 3 “no-cook” defaults* 2 “my brain is fried” emergency optionsSame for outfits. Same for playlists. Same for chores.It's not indecision. It's accommodating the paradox.Rule #3: Sensory first, then strategyIf your nervous system is in siren mode, no planner hack will work.2-minute reset:* change input: step away / dim light / earplugs* add steady sensation: pressure, cold sip, gum, textured object* long exhale (longer out than in)You're not “calming down.” You're changing states.Rule #4: Externalize executive function (because willpower isn't storage)Executive function can tank under stress in ADHD and autism. So stop trying to “remember harder.”Externalize:* visual timers* one-step checklists* “landing pads” (keys, meds, bag)* pre-decisions (“If it's Tuesday, I do X”)If it has to live only in your head, it will get evicted.Rule #5: Transition protocol (gentle, not militant)Transitions can be brutal because they require stopping, switching, sensory changes, and decision-making.5-minute bridge:* “Close” the old task: write one sentence: “Next I start by ____.”* body bridge: stand, water, stretch* 2-minute micro-start on the new task (so it's not a cliff)Rule #6: Scripts are accessibility toolsScripts aren't fake. They're scaffolding.Steal these:* “I want to, but my brain can't today. Can we reschedule?”* “What's the plan and how long are we staying?”* “I'm going quiet to regulate, not because I'm mad.”* “I need a minute to process before I answer.”Rule #7: Stop treating burnout like a personal failureBurnout often comes from masking, chronic mismatch, sensory load, and executive demand. You don't fix burnout with hustle. You fix it with less demand and more support.Quick audit:* What drains me that I keep calling “normal”?* Where am I denying myself accommodations because I want to look “easy”?* What would sustainability look like—literally, this week?So here's what I want you to take with you:Your brain isn't broken. It's patterned. And patterned brains don't need shame. They need fit. They need support. They need design.If this episode hit you in the chest a little—breathe. You're not behind. You're not defective. You're learning your pattern. And that's not a small thing. That's a homecoming.If you want, share this episode with the friend who keeps calling themselves “too much.”And if you're new here—welcome. You're safe. You're seen.And as always: this is educational, not medical advice. If you're seeking diagnosis or support, a qualified clinician can help you sort what's AuDHD and what's trauma, anxiety, sleep, hormones, or burnout wearing a trench coat. Until nextt time, stay authentic my friend, & we will talk soon.SubStack Page: Get full access to carmen_authenticallyadhd at carmenauthenticallyadhd.substack.com/subscribe
Special Bonus Episode! Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Send any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub! Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts. CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." You can get it here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about an “oppo taco” mention in Wake Up Dead Man, a run on free-agent relievers and the lack of late-inning options remaining on the market, when big free agents actually tend to sign, the Nationals’ youth movement in the front office and on the coaching staff, and the stacked USA WBC pitching staff, plus follow-ups on several subjects. Audio intro: Ian H., “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Liz Panella, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Rian Johnson clip Link to MLB.com on Weaver Link to Williams message Link to FG post on Keller Link to Arizona gulls Link to MLBTR on May Link to Jimmy trailer Link to Buzzfeed post on Jimmy Link to remaining FA RP Link to Nats youth story Link to Nats youth story 2 Link to Nats youth tweet Link to MLBTR on DeBartolo Link to Butera quote Link to Nats ticket settlement Link to scouts lawsuit Link to ump age study Link to Sheehan research Link to Raleigh award tweet Link to USA WBC roster Link to 2023 roster Link to Trout WBC story Link to announced players post Link to Ben on WBC injuries Link to Ben on more WBCs Link to Grinch oral history Link to roast beast Link to MLBTR on Kim’s offer Link to “Big Smooth” article Link to Pomeranz post Link to Calcaterra on the HoF Link to ineligible list wiki Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source
My conversation with Anya starts at 38 mins and Jason and I being at 1:05 in to today's show after headlines and clips Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 760 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous soul Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education for many years including for NPR, where she co-created the podcast Life Kit: Parenting. Her newest book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network, working on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. Anya Kamenetz speaks, writes, and thinks about generational justice; about thriving, and raising thriving kids, on a changing planet. Her newsletter on these topics is The Golden Hour. She covered education as a journalist for many years including for NPR, where she also co-created the podcast Life Kit:Parenting in partnership with Sesame Workshop. Kamenetz is currently an advisor to the Aspen Institute and the Climate Mental Health Network on new initiatives at the intersection of children and climate change. She's the author of several acclaimed nonfiction books: Generation Debt (Riverhead, 2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (Chelsea Green, 2010) ; The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don't Have To Be (Public Affairs, 2016); The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (Public Affairs, 2018), and The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Kamenetz was named a 2010 Game Changer in Education by the Huffington Post, received 2009, 2010, and 2015 National Awards for Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association, won an Edward R. Murrow Award for innovation in 2017 along with the rest of the NPR Ed team, and the 2022 AERA Excellence in Media Reporting on Education Research Award. She's been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She's contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. She frequently speaks on topics related to children, parenting, learning, technology, and climate to audiences including at Google, Apple, and Sesame, Aspen Ideas, SXSW, TEDx, Yale, MIT and Stanford. Kamenetz grew up in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana, in a family of writers and mystics, and graduated from Yale University. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters. ______________________________________ Check out and subscribe to Dr Jason Johnson new youtube channel Dr. Jason Johnson is an associate professor of politics and journalism in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University and author of the book Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. He focuses on campaign politics, political communication, strategy and popular culture. He hosts a podcast on Slate called "A Word" He is a political analyst for MSNBC, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio and The Grio. He has previously appeared on CNN, Fox News, Al Jazeera, Current TV and CBS. His work has been featured on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and on ESPN. He has been quoted by The Guardian, The Washington Post, The Washington Times, The Wallstreet Journal, Buzzfeed, The Hill newspaper, the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Dr. Johnson is a University of Virginia alumnus and earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo
Chris and Rob are buried in snow again and John is the only one who has done anything in the past week. That doesn't stop them from looking at some snow shoveling alternatives (that may or may not work), discussing the Christmas spirit and remembering "Battle of the Network Stars". They round out the episode by trying to see if they remember the 2010's per Buzzfeed. Emjoy!
We're back again and it's Bubbles Mushrooms time! It's our official Christmas episode! We start off talking about herpes and Trader Joe's, shoveling snow, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! For our extra special Christmas time, we throw it back and do some old school Buzzfeed quizzes like we used to back in the day. Can you guess what Christmastime drinks the show would serve at our dinner party? Take your Buzzfeed quiz along with us today only on Bubbles Mushrooms! Follow the show on Instagram @bubbmush and email us at bubbmush@gmail.com
Adulting is hard — but digital adulting? That's a whole new level of chaos. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the "Most Wired" survey like it's a techie BuzzFeed quiz for healthcare organizations. From cyber headaches and budget excuses to AI hype and "we've always done it this way" energy, we unpack the nine domains that determine whether your digital health game is fire… or just floppy disk-level tragic. More info at HelpMeWithHIPAA.com/539
Michelle Songy is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of Press Hook, a platform that helps brands get media coverage through a hybrid model of earned, affiliate, and paid press opportunities. Prior to Press Hook, Michelle founded and sold Cake Technologies to American Express. She's passionate about making PR more accessible and transparent for small businesses, especially mission-driven consumer brands. Press Hook is used by 1,000+ companies— from early-stage startups to category leaders— to connect directly with journalists, newsletters, and podcasts that drive real product discovery. In This Conversation We Discuss: [00:00] Intro[00:56] Realizing the need to master your own PR[02:36] Understanding why generic pitching fails[05:21] Boosting discovery via trusted publishers[08:06] Navigating earned, paid, and affiliate media[11:26] Callouts[11:40] Standing out with visuals and clarity[15:26] Adapting strategies to decentralized media[18:58] Enhancing discoverability in crowded markets[20:57] Building systems before scaling PRResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeAI-driven media relations and PR pantform presshook.com/Follow Michelle Songy linkedin.com/in/michellesongyIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
Buzzfeed compiled some cuteness and good Samaritans on the Internet to show you humanity isn't as doomed as you thought! LINK: https://www.buzzfeed.com/arsheenkaur44/wholesome-internet-posts-december-8
On this week's continuation episode Brian and Kelly continue to discuss men's opinions from BuzzFeed including the perception of men who cook versus men who bake.Follow us on social media @thefriendsukeep and check out our YouTube channel.Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you are listening and makes sure to turn on automatic downloads if you are listening on Apple or Spotify. This all helps us a lot.We love u and, as always, thank u for being a Friend!
In the second segment of Episode 1114 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards reflects on how the internet age has created "the dumbest generation of humans," where people used to specialize deeply in one subject—priding himself on "knowing a guy" who was an expert in specific areas like a particular trade or topic—but now everyone knows just a little about everything, enabling quasi-intelligent conversations on dozens of subjects without true depth, often sounding like idiots (himself included). He notes his own specialties in black culture in Jackson, Mississippi, wrestling, NASCAR, and testosterone, while piecing together superficial knowledge elsewhere. Transitioning to conservative media infiltration by "LGBTQ cuck beta males," Edwards discusses discovering allegations about Benny Johnson potentially being gay, based on old BuzzFeed articles he wrote, such as "Let's Be Honest Straight Guys, We All Like Butt Stuff" and "Which President Looks Sexiest in a Swimsuit?"—arguing no straight man would pen such pieces or work for BuzzFeed, and expressing disdain for closeted figures pretending to embody traditional family values while quoting the Bible.
In Episode 1114 of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards and guest Andrew Gasser dive into the escalating "conservative media war," highlighting alleged infiltrations by "LGBTQ cuck beta males" and weak figures undermining traditional values. They discuss Milo Yiannopoulos's explosive appearance on Tim Pool's show, where Milo accuses Benny Johnson of being secretly gay based on old BuzzFeed articles like "Let's Be Honest Straight Guys, We All Like Butt Stuff" and "Which President Looks Sexiest in a Swimsuit?"—arguing such content proves hypocrisy in portraying a perfect family image. The duo critiques Candace Owens for urging military members to risk dishonorable discharges and sowing dissension against Turning Point USA (TPUSA), labeling her "evil" and fake for potentially destroying lives and eroding conservatism. They lament Charlie Kirk's death as a loss for TPUSA's leadership, calling his show "dreadfully boring" and the organization "rudderless" without strong, high-testosterone guidance. Gasser emphasizes how figures like Owens and Shapiro plant seeds of doubt, watering down the movement, while Edwards stresses disdain for closeted hypocrites quoting the Bible amid broader infighting threatening Republican unity ahead of midterms.
Carly sits down with Swati Vauthrin, co-founder of Recess, a new parenting app built by two former Instagram leaders. Swati shares how growing up in New Jersey with early access to computers led her to computer science, how she navigated being one of the few women in engineering, and what she learned building and leading teams at Disney, ESPN, BuzzFeed, and Instagram. She opens up about career pivots, motherhood in intense tech environments, and the decision to leave big tech to build Recess.References:Amazon: https://www.amazon.comBuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.comESPN: https://www.espn.comGeorge Washington University: https://www.gwu.eduInstagram: https://www.instagram.comRecess: https://therecess.app/Swati Vauthrin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swativauthrin/The Cobalt Group: https://cobaltgroup.comThe Walt Disney Company: https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.comTimestamps:(01:40) Swati's childhood introduction to computers(04:25) Developing a natural sense of curiosity(06:19) Being a woman in a STEM field(09:25) Working for the Cobalt Group(12:57) The shift from building product to leadership(15:32) Advice for job switching in your late twenties(17:45) How to build a strong company culture(20:57) The reality of being a working mother(24:02) Swati's journey to starting Recess(30:03) Surviving the “un-sexy” startup moments(32:55) Being the only female founder in the room(35:25) How Recess was pitched(37:56) What every young woman needs to hear
WTF Just Happened?!: Afterlife Evidence, Paranormal + Spirituality without the Woo
What does it mean to lose a parent young — and how does that shape identity, adulthood, relationships, and grief? Carla Fernandez, author of Renegade Grief and cofounder of The Dinner Party, shares what she's learned from supporting thousands of young grievers. Guest: Carla Fernandez, Author of Renegade Grief: A Guide to the Wild Ride of Life After Loss and Cofounder of The Dinner Party My Books + Offerings: WTF Just Happened?! Book Series Join the Science + Spirituality Circle Host or Attend a Science + Spirituality Salon Newsletter |Patreon | Buy me a coffee Attend the Forever Family Foundation Grief Retreat in Florida - January 16th - 18th 2026 Full notes on Losing a Parent Young: Carla Fernandez of The Dinner Party (Episode 163) Carla Fernandez is the Author of Renegade Grief: A Guide to the Wild Ride of Life After Loss andCofounder of The Dinner Party which was named by Buzzfeed as the #1 thing to do when grieving. FULL BIO + SHOW NOTES The Dinner Party's Silent Auction - 2025 (ends December 12th)The Most Griefy Time of The Year 2025 - Holiday Fundraiser Campaign for all of December 2025 What You'll Learn in This Episode • How losing a parent young shapes identity and emotional development • The best and worst things people say to someone in grief • Whether Carla believes in an afterlife • How Carla stays connected to her dad • What happened when Carla received a medium reading • Why early grief often goes unrecognized or misunderstood • The long-term impact on relationships, attachment, and adulthood • How community-based grief support helps people heal • The origin and purpose of The Dinner Party • What young grievers wish others understood Follow Carla Fernandez: Website | Renegade Grief | The Dinner Party Buy me a coffee | WTF Just Happened Books | Science + Spirituality Salons |Newsletter |Patreon
Follow along with Chris, Rob and John as they get excited for gas pumps, ogle Rob's new guitar and start prepping for the "Most Notable Metal/Hardcore Releases of 2025". They also look at a new streaming service for Houston sports and try to remember previous *57 numbered episodes. Finally, Audrey makes them take a classic Motown quiz, courtesy of Buzzfeed. Enjoy!!
Dr. John Osborne of Clear Cardio, a Preventative Cardiologist, sits down with intuitive healer, psychic medium, and wellness expert Laura Michelle Powers for a fascinating conversation about the connection between intuition, health, and the heart.Laura shares her powerful journey—from earning a master's degree in political science and working in government to facing a major health crisis that led her to rediscover her intuitive gifts and realign her life purpose. Laura and Dr. Osborne explores how emotional stress and energetic imbalance can affect physical health, why meditation and stillness are essential to healing, and how listening to your intuition can help you prevent illness and find greater peace.Dr. John Osborne is not your typical cardiologist.He's one of fewer than 50 Cardiologist out of 33,000 in the U.S. triple board-certified in Cardiology, Lipidology, and Hypertension — and one of only a handful globally trained to interpret the most advanced heart imaging on the planet.But what truly sets him apart is how he practices.With a PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology and more than 25,000 advanced heart scans performed, Dr. Osborne has spent the last 25 years developing a completely different approach to heart health — one that's holistic, non-invasive, and deeply human.He's the co-founder of ClearCardio™, a revolutionary prevention-first annual heart disease, detection and treatment practice that detects disease before symptoms show up — and reverses it without surgery or scare tactics.His method blends AI-powered diagnostics with lifestyle medicine, medication precision, and deep listening. He looks at the full person — genetics, stress, sleep, hormones, nutrition, environment — not just lab numbers.He believes heart attacks are largely preventable.And that your body, when given the right tools, already knows how to heal.Learn more at https://clearcardio.com/Laura is a Celebrity Psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, The Weakest Link, Beast Games, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Motherboard by Vice Magazine and the #1” Ron Burgundy Podcast” with Will Ferrell. Laura Powers is a clairvoyant, psychic medium, writer, actress, producer, writer, and speaker who helps other receive guidance and communicate with loved ones. Laura travels nationally and internationally for clients, events, television appearances, and speaking engagements. She is also the author of 7 books on the psychic realm and 1 book on podcasting. Laura also works as a psychic, entertainer, and creative entrepreneur.For more information about Laura and her work, you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on X @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook at @realhealingpowers and @mllelaura, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.
On this week's episode of the show Brian and Kelly discuss why sex terms have the name they have and then take a dive into the BuzzFeed world of men's unheard opinions.Follow us on social media @thefriendsukeep and check out our YouTube channel.Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you are listening and make sure you have automatic downloads turned on if you are listening on Apple of Spotify. This all helps us a lot.We love u and, as always, thank u for being a Friend!
Gather around, family and friends, to celebrate what we're thankful for: deadly traps. That's right! The reason for the season is back as we talk turkey, tenuous plot devices, and 2005's SAW II for Sawsgiving!! Here to help us explore the Jigsaw Industrial Complex is writer (Vulture, BuzzFeed, and more), podcaster (Chasing Amy Adams), and real Saw fan Louis Peitzman!! Along the way, we explore why the Saw franchise is “special in a stupid way,” consider the shifting moral landscape of John Kramer's terror campaign, address the terrible wigs Shawnee Smith is forced to wear, and discuss why we think Jigsaw rolls deep!! All this, plus location nausea, hand-me-down cop clothes, tetnus for everyone, deadly vibes gas, one-way traps, 9-1-1 Nashville plots, Louis solves the Saw franchise, and we play a little game of Choose Your Own Deathventure!! The key to the perfect Thanksgiving weekend is right here in your podcast feed, people!! Part of the BLEAV Network.Get even more episodes exclusively on Patreon! Artwork by Josh Hollis: joshhollis.com Kill By Kill theme by Revenge Body. For the full-length version and more great music, head to revengebodymemphis.bandcamp.com today!Join the new Discord Server Comvo here! Our linker.ee Click here to visit our Dashery/TeePublic shop for killer merch! Join the conversation about any episode on the Facebook Group! Follow us on IG @killbykillpodcast!! Join us on Threads or even Bluesky Check out Gena's newsletter on Ghost!! Check out the films we've covered & what might come soon on Letterboxd! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Amani Willett is a Boston-based photographer whose practice is driven by conceptual ideas surrounding family, history, memory, and the social environment. Working primarily with the book form, his three monographs have been published to widespread critical acclaim. Disquiet (Damiani, 2013), The Disappearance of Joseph Plummer (Overlapse, 2017) and “A Parallel Road (Overlapse 2020)” were selected by Photo-Eye as “best books” of the year and have been highlighted in over 70 publications including Photograph Magazine, PDN, Hyperallergic, Lensculture, New York Magazine, The New York Times, 1000 Words, NPR, The British Journal of Photography, Collector Daily and Buzzfeed and recommended by Todd Hido, Elisabeth Biondi (former Visuals Editor of The New Yorker), Vince Aletti and Joerg Colberg (Conscientious), among others. https://www.amaniwillett.com/invisiblesunbook https://www.instagram.com/amaniwillett/ INVISIBLE SUN is a visual meditation on survival, transformation, and fragility by artist Amani Willett. The project traces the impact of childhood medical traumas and the ways they continue to reverberate through the present. Slideshow from book: https://youtu.be/dl5-nDcpfoc Confronting these early challenges amid new chronic health challenges, Willett turned to intensive therapies. Within this process he encountered vivid, unsettling memories, often of his younger self, that became a generative source for the work. This podcast is sponsored by the Charcoal Book ClubBegin Building your dream photobook library today athttps://charcoalbookclub.com Amani's photographs are also featured in the books American Geography (SF Moma/Radius Books, 2021), Bystander: A History of Street Photography (2017 edition, Laurence King Publishing), Street Photography Now (Thames and Hudson), New York: In Color (Abrams), and have been published widely in places including The Atlantic, American Photography, Newsweek, Harper's, The Huffington Post, The New York Times, The New York Times Magazine and The New York Review of Books. His work resides in the collections of the Tate Modern, The Library of the Museum of Modern Art, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, The Sir Elton John Photography Collection, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Oxford University, and Harvard University, among others.
In this episode of Healing Powers Podcast, angel investor Jeff Stock shares his journey from being a highly analytical skeptic to receiving undeniable synchronicities—goosebumps, repeating signs, psychic validations, and uncanny moments of divine timing that shaped his life and investments.Jeff opens up about the pivotal moments that shifted his worldview, including powerful angel signs, dream messages, and statistically impossible coincidences that challenged his logical framework. Reach out to jeff@stockalternatives.com if you want to share any of your stories with him.Bio:Jeff Stock brings over a decade of hands-on experience in actuarial risk management and financial analytics to the world of real estate and private credit. He holds an actuarial degree from the University of Connecticut, where he was part of the student-managed fund, and began his career in Aetna's investment management division overseeing $7 billion in assets, including private investments. This blend of analytical training and real-world investing gives Jeff a grounded, thoughtful perspective on evaluating opportunities and managing risk. He enjoys helping investors understand their options and choose real estate and private credit strategies that feel aligned, sustainable, and supportive of their long-term goals.Laura is a Celebrity Psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, The Weakest Link, Beast Games, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Motherboard by Vice Magazine and the #1” Ron Burgundy Podcast” with Will Ferrell. Laura Powers is a clairvoyant, psychic medium, writer, actress, producer, writer, and speaker who helps other receive guidance and communicate with loved ones. Laura travels nationally and internationally for clients, events, television appearances, and speaking engagements. She is also the author of 7 books on the psychic realm and 1 book on podcasting. Laura also works as a psychic, entertainer, and creative entrepreneur.For more information about Laura and her work, you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on X @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook at @realhealingpowers and @mllelaura, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.
From the author of seminal legal-thrillers such as The Firm and A Time to Kill, comes the inspiration behind... Christmas with the Kranks? This week we read Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and all we want from santa is to give us back the time we spent reading this nonsense. Big thanks to our very special guest Johnathan Fernandez!Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 20 reading list:The Corrections by Jonathan FranzenPrep by Curtis SittenfeldWe Were Liars by E. LockhartThe Plot Against America by Philip RothWho Moved My Cheese by Spencer JonsonBeautiful Ugly byAlice FeeneyyWhere is Joe Merchant by Jimmy BuffetSkipping Christmas by John GrishhamSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub!Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." You can get it here: https://www.free-stock-music.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
We're off this week, but not to worry: We have plenty of leftovers to reheat for you. This episode is from November 25, 2016. Enjoy!On this week's group chat, we talk about special-occasion pressure, discuss the start of the holiday shopping season on our Friday speed round, shout out some stuff we like on the Roundabout Roundup, take a quiz about table manners, and do some shameless self-promotion. Here's your road map to the episode:Holiday Downsizing — Extended family all loving and rosy-cheeked around a food-stacked table is a heartwarming image, but the fact of it sometimes gives us heartburn. We talk about the pressure — external and internal — to have a portrait-worthy holiday and our attempts to bring expectations down to snapshot size.Speed Round: Do You Shop on Black Friday? — Some folks can't wait to hit the stores for bargains, some would rather jump off a cliff than go fight strangers for sales items, and some find the whole idea of making Thanksgiving weekend all about commerce offensive. Turns out, we're not quite any of those.Parenting Roundabout Roundup — Terri enjoys just looking at the homepage loop for the time-tracking site toggl (click on the little speaker in the corner for the perfect accompanying music); Catherine enjoyed a roundup of Fitness Marshall dance videos on Buzzfeed; and Nicole appreciated an article about coaches.A Well-Mannered Quiz — In place of our usual interview segment, Catherine came up with a quiz about etiquette rules for children that may have you using your napkin in a whole new way.Shameless Self-Promotion — Terri shared a special-needs version of the "Would You Rather" meme; Catherine offered some help on dealing with sports parent burnout; and Nicole will have an article up on the Friendship Circle blog any time now.Thanks to Jon Morin for our fun in-and-out music.
After the trains of thought finally find their tracks, Chris, Rob and John discuss John's recent college football experience, Rob and John audition (sort of) for Pop Culture Jeopardy! and they consider some Thanksgiving themed cocktails you might enjoy as well. Finally, they find out how much they do or do not know about their own bodies courtesy of a Buzzfeed quiz by Alpaca.......yes, Alpaca. Enjoy!
In this episode of Healing Powers Podcast, Adam Schell, founder of BRAINSUPREME, a premium microdosing supplement brand, shares the profound psychedelic experience that changed the trajectory of his life at nineteen, opening his heart, expanding his consciousness, and planting the early seeds of his future work in microdosing, nootropics, and adaptogens. He also opens up about the wild ride of selling his novel for over a million dollars right before the publishing industry collapsed, the fallout that followed, and the unexpected opportunities that emerged on the other side.He also shares the unexpected twists of his career: a breakout book deal that collapsed with the publishing industry crash, the setbacks that forced him to rebuild, and how those challenges ultimately led him to his true calling.To receive 15% OFF your order, go to https://tinyurl.com/Brainsupreme or use the code POWERS.Bio:Adam Schell is the founder of BRAINSUPREME, the nation's leading microdose supplement, a brand he built to help people reconnect with their natural mental power. After experimenting with countless wellness products himself, Adam noticed a gap: nothing delivered brain support that was clean, effective, and easy to use daily. So he created Brain Supreme to offer high-quality, approachable formulas that help people feel sharper, calmer, and more inspired.A sought-after speaker and visionary entrepreneur, Adam regularly shares insights on neuroplasticity, conscious leadership, and sustainable high performance. He continues to expand Brain Supreme's impact through programs and partnerships designed to activate each person's unique genius.Laura is a Celebrity Psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, The Weakest Link, Beast Games, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Motherboard by Vice Magazine and the #1” Ron Burgundy Podcast” with Will Ferrell. Laura Powers is a clairvoyant, psychic medium, writer, actress, producer, writer, and speaker who helps other receive guidance and communicate with loved ones. Laura travels nationally and internationally for clients, events, television appearances, and speaking engagements. She is also the author of 7 books on the psychic realm and 1 book on podcasting. Laura also works as a psychic, entertainer, and creative entrepreneur.For more information about Laura and her work, you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on X @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook at @realhealingpowers and @mllelaura, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.
A very special episode with a very special guest, this week we read "Beautiful Ugly" by Alice Feeney and it was... confusing. Revenge, instant bestsellers, and murderous lesbians make for a wild and confusing ride as we read between the lines of this bad bad book. Special thanks to our guest Raúl and to our wonderful fans who support us over on Patreon!Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 20 reading list:The Corrections by Jonathan FranzenPrep by Curtis SittenfeldWe Were Liars by E. LockhartThe Plot Against America by Philip RothWho Moved My Cheese by Spencer JonsonBeautiful Ugly byAlice FeeneyyWhere is Joe Merchant by Jimmy BuffetSkipping Christmas by John GrishhamSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub!Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." You can get it here: https://www.free-stock-music.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
After Chris, Rob and John sell shoutouts for money, they discover that Chris needs sleep, but Rob is apparently an expert. Also, Rob schedules something for his butt and Desecrator is available on the secondary market. Those two are not related (or are they?). Finally, they round out the episode by building up their confidence with an elementary school level quiz (Buzzfeed) only to shatter it with Buffalo sports trivia (hardcopy). Enjoy!!
It is a pleasure to welcome singer-songwriter Jennifer Harper as a guest on the latest edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast. Raised in a musical family in Washington, D.C., Jennifer was drawn to the piano from a young age. Her early influences included the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell, which she taught herself to play by ear. This early passion for music set the stage for a lifelong journey of creative expression and healing. Jennifer's artistry is both contemplative and assured, a blend of her classical training and deep connection to the healing power of music. Her album, Soul Alive, reflects this duality, offering a soothing, mantra-like sound that resonates with listeners on a profound level. Created with the guidance of NY producer Matt Anthony, the album captures Jennifer's personal transformation during the pandemic and channels themes of hope, healing, and positivity. Over the years, Jennifer's work has gained recognition in notable outlets such as No Depression, BuzzFeed, and Songwriting Magazine. Her performances have graced legendary venues across the U.S., from Rockwood Music Hall and The Cutting Room in New York to The Mint in Los Angeles. Icon Roquel “Billy” Davis has mentored her, collaborated with and performed alongside world-renowned musicians, and appeared on large stages at March for Our Lives rallies, further solidifying her influence in the music world. But Jennifer's journey isn't confined to music alone.After discovering Human Design and the Gene Keys, she spent two years studying them intensively. Now, she blends her musical talents with spiritual guidance to support women worldwide in reaching their full potential. Through her Soul Blueprint Activations and Sacred Frequency Recalibrations, Jennifer offers transformative experiences that merge frequency, sound, and energy work. Her Sacred Frequency Recalibrations are designed to amplify clarity, ground energy at the cellular level, activate DNA, clear ancestral blocks, and magnetize true potential.A proud mother of three grown children, Jennifer finds joy in nature, healthy living, and inspiring others. As she continues to build momentum for Soul Alive, Jennifer remains committed to her mission of healing and empowerment through her music and spiritual work. On this edition of The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Jennifer Harper revealed her musical influences, Soul Alive, and the stories behind her most-streamed Spotify songs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.
Send us a textWe're back with a continuation of our discussion around Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. In this episode, we explore the toxicity of Bella and Edward's relationship, the problematic depictions of Indigenous peoples and the influence of the Twilight movies. We also take a Buzzfeed quiz to find out which Twilight character we are (spoiler: none of us were quite happy with our results). These Books Made Me is a podcast about the literary heroines who shaped us and is a product of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System podcast network. Stay in touch with us via Twitter @PGCMLS with #TheseBooksMadeMe, on Instagram @TheseBooksMadeMe or by email at TheseBooksMadeMe@pgcmls.info. For recommended readalikes and deep dives into topics related to each episode, visit our blog at https://pgcmls.medium.com/.
Send us a textIn this episode, we're uncovering the common but surprisingly dangerous things people do every day without realizing the risks. From habits to shortcuts, we're breaking down what to avoid and why. Tune in for insight, laughs, and a safe temperature mug of get coffee ☕
14-Year-Old Pet Product Inventor Brooke Martin is only 14, but she sounds more intelligent than many adults. She is also the inventor of a device that allows you to have visual contact between you and your dog using a tablet or mobile phone. It also dispenses treats. Brooke believes this is an answer to separation anxiety. Listen Now New Worm Threat Imagine a 6-inch worm coming out of your pet's skin. Sounds like something out of the latest horror movie. Unfortunately, it's a real new worm that poses a threat to your pets. Parasitologist Araceli Lucio-Forster explains this new discovery. Listen Now Buzzfeed Beastmaster What the heck is a Beastmaster? Jack Shepard is a self-proclaimed Beastmaster at the Buzzfeed website. He gets paid to surf "animal-related" fodder and make it go viral on the incredibly popular website. Listen Now My Bionic Pet Amputee Jennifer Robinson worked at a prosthetic manufacturer. Now she's showing off how artificial limbs are being used on dogs, cats, birds, and even sea life. She's a part of a PBS show called My Bionic Pet. Listen Now Dog Sells for $2,000,000 Only in China would a dog be sold to a 56-year-old property developer for a cool 2 mil. This isn't even the first time. The 200 lb. Tibetan Mastiff is treasured like the Panda in China. Some say it was all hype and that cash never actually changed hands. Listen Now Read more about this week's show.
We're thrilled to be welcoming back Brian G. Murphy as a guest to the show!Brian is an organizer, author, and certified relationship coach helping LGBTQ+ and polyamorous people build thriving relationships on their own terms... without shame or "should"s. Brian is also co-founder of QueerTheology.com, a resource hub, podcast, and online community, which explores how queerness and spirituality enrich one another. He has spoken at colleges, congregations, and conferences across the country and his work has been featured in Vice, BuzzFeed, The Huffington Post, The Advocate, Upworthy, and NBC News.Brian is the author of Love Beyond Monogamy, and co-author of Queers The Word and Reading The Bible Through Queer Eyes.Throughout this episode, we'll be chatting with Brian about spirituality, rituals, and sacred texts, all through a queer and polyamorous lens. Find Brian on Instagram, YouTube, and Threads @thisisbgm and be sure to check out Queer Theology and his books, all of which can be found at queertheology.com.Join our amazing community of listeners at multiamory.com/join. We offer sliding scale subscriptions so everyone can also get access to ad-free episodes, group video discussions, and our amazing Discord community.Quality lube is essential for good sexual experiences. Try our absolute favorite, Uberlube and get 10% off plus free shipping with promo code MULTIAMORY,Get 10% off sexual health supplements at vb.health with promo code MULTI.Multiamory was created by Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack.Our theme music is Forms I Know I Did by Josh and Anand.Follow us on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and visit our website Multiamory.com. We are a proud member of the Pleasure Podcasts network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Toni Chapman aka The Moody Foody is a culinary content creator, recipe developer, and new cookbook author. She grew up cooking and hosting frequent gatherings with her family, but Chapman didn't realize her love for food could be a job until after a brief stint as a bank teller. While working at the bank, she began making elaborate lunches for her then boyfriend to take to work. After getting fired from her job, Chapman decided to turn her lunch-making hobby into a full-fledged meal-delivery service in NYC called ToniCooks. After running and growing the business for five years, she took her culinary expertise to TikTok, teaching people how to cook her favorite comfort meals. As her platform grew, Chapman leveled up her recipe-development skills and joined Buzzfeed's Tasty program as on-camera talent. Most recently, she released her debut cookbook, Everything's Good: Cozy Classics You'll Cook Always and Forever. Buy Chapman's new cookbook, Everything's Good, here!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the mid-2000s, Jude Law and Sienna Miller were the it-couple —hot, British, and impossibly cool. But when the tabloids uncovered Jude's affair with the nanny, it became one of the most defining scandals of the decade. In this episode, we revisit the chaos, the heartbreak, and the cultural obsession that turned a private betrayal into front-page news. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo For more RAM, go here. Join our premium channel for 3 bonus eps a month here and save 15% when you buy annually! Sources: HelloTefi TikTok, The Guardian , Buzzfeed, The Guardian , Jude Law Wikipedia , Sienna Miller Wikipedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hang with Chris, Rob and John as they drop some references only long time listeners will get, get excited for the Android release of Sora and look forward to the upcoming Megadeth album. Also, Chris's laptop and sewer are now both up to snuff, Rob is done with fitness rings (which leads to a larger DPIN conversation) and John reviews a Tubi Original Movie. Finally, they play an impromptu round of the LOTD patented game "Guess the Movie by the Keyword" (TM), recommend two Hallmark Countdown to Christmas movies you must watch and slay a "Jeopardy!" style general knowledge quiz courtesy of their friend Audrey over at Buzzfeed. Enjoy!!
Allison Raskin has a pretty diverse array of interests. She's a former Buzzfeed video creator, co-host of the podcast Just Between Us, and the author of numerous best-selling books, including Please Send Help, Overthinking About You, and the new Save the Date. How does she unwind from this busy life? By being obsessed with Inspector Gamache, the Quebecois crime solver found in novels by Louise Penny and on television, played by Alfred Molina. Join us for a meandering conversation about Gamache's brilliance, maple taffy, and the Quebec lunchtime experience of the “trio”, where you get a half sandwich, a cup of soup, AND a small salad. You don't have to choose in Quebec. You can have it all. Drift off to sleep with that happy contented thought in your head.Get your copy of Allison Raskin's novel Save the Date wherever books are sold. Follow Allison's mental health account @emotionalsupportlady on Instagram. To find out more about Allison or to subscribe to Allison's Substack, visit her website, www.AllisonRaskin.com.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber?Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsBluesky @sleepwithcelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Bluesky @JohnMoeJohn's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback._________________________________________________________________________Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the gayest of them all? Happy surprise Halloween episode! Today we're joined by sisters Yvette Gentile and Rasha Pecoraro of So Supernatural podcast to dive into the history of queer-coded villains, the Hays Code and our favorite, gay characters across the media landscape before they were legally able to come out of the closet. Representation matters, folks, including Christine's newly uncovered obsession with the Grinch. We love gay Halloween, what do you mean you're going as Luke the Halloweentown goblin before he magically turned cute... and that's why we drink! Check out the Buzzfeed listicle Christine mentions here to help get you in the Halloween spirit: https://www.buzzfeed.com/samstryker/all-the-disney-villains-ranked-from-least-gay-to-most-gay Check out Yvette and Rasha on So Supernatural dropping spooky episodes every week on all your favorite listening platforms! They're also @ywblend and @rashapecoraro on Instagram and yvetteandrasha.com online! Find your scent soulmate today and get up to 60% off at http://microperfumes.com/drink Use code DRINK at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Becky Chambers, holistic health practitioner, author, and expert on whole body vibration therapy, explores how physical vibration can awaken your body's innate ability to heal. Becky shares her remarkable journey from chronic illness to vibrant health through vibration therapy — and reveals how this simple yet powerful practice can improve bone density, boost mood, balance the gut, support lymphatic flow, and even enhance spiritual alignment.Laura and Becky also dive into the energetic side of vibration — how it connects with your chakras, emotional flow, and life force energy. Discover how vibration can help you detox, strengthen your body, and raise your frequency — naturally.Learn more about Becky's work at bcvibranthealth.comBio:Becky Chambers is a natural health practitioner, a leading expert on Whole Body Vibration (WBV), and the founder of Vibrant Health. Becky has written six books about Whole Body Vibration, including the best-selling book on the subject since its release over a decade ago. Released in 2024, the 2nd edition of Whole Body Vibration: The Future of Good Health includes exciting new research, benefits, and the latest advances in vibration platform technology. Becky has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts, a master's in education from Lesley College, and a graduate degree in natural health from Clayton College of Natural Health.Laura is a Celebrity Psychic who has been featured by Buzzfeed, The Weakest Link, Beast Games, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, the CW, Motherboard by Vice Magazine and the #1” Ron Burgundy Podcast” with Will Ferrell. Laura Powers is a clairvoyant, psychic medium, writer, actress, producer, writer, and speaker who helps other receive guidance and communicate with loved ones. Laura travels nationally and internationally for clients, events, television appearances, and speaking engagements. She is also the author of 7 books on the psychic realm and 1 book on podcasting. Laura also works as a psychic, entertainer, and creative entrepreneur.For more information about Laura and her work, you can go to her website www.healingpowers.net or find her on X @thatlaurapowers, on Facebook at @realhealingpowers and @mllelaura, and on Instagram, TikTok and Insight Timer @laurapowers44.
Hey HBs! We're here with part 2 of BRIDE by Ali Hazelwood! Get ready for some SCHMEXY MARKING! Bonus Content: popping a knart... Lady Loves: Sabrina: Consume media unspoiled, especially if it's a live event!!!! The Sleep Token concert was almost a religious experience because they didn't know about the show's beginning until beforehand! Mel: REPLACE YOUR MATTRESS. OMG WHEN DID YOU GET YOUR CURRENT MATTRESS, HBS?! THIS COULD CHANGE YOUR WHOLE LIFE. THANK YOU for your ratings and reviews! They mean the world! And don't overthink your 5 star bribes. When HB Lauren (now an author, go check her out!) recc'd us Split, she said she didn't even remember a lot of the components and it ended up being one of the nicest things people have done for us. That book was A RIDE. This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Mel and Sabrina are going crazy with some Buzzfeed quizzes! It's a blast. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail Follow our socials: Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok @heaving_bosoms | Bluesky: @heavingbosoms.com | Threads: @heavingbosoms Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz Art: Author Kate Prior The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tyler Chou spent nearly two decades as an entertainment attorney in Hollywood, with senior roles at Disney, Skydance, BuzzFeed, before starting her own YouTube channel, which brought her into this world of creators. And today, she helps clients like Sam & Colby, Andy Morris, and Jenny Hoyos stay on the right side of the law. Unfortunately, that's getting harder (and scarier) all the time. But that doesn't mean you can't protect yourself. And Tyler is going to show us how you can start doing so – today. Full transcript and show notes Tyler's Website / Instagram / LinkedIn / TikTok / YouTube *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Meet the Lawyer Saving YouTube Channels (04:35) Music Publishers and Copyright Strikes (09:54) Getting Strikes Removed (13:08) YouTube Strikes and Litigation Process (15:37) How we use 1of10 (20:28) Resolving Copyright Strikes Creatively (21:46) How Creators Misunderstand Fair Use (27:11) Essential Steps for Creator Protection (30:18) Protecting Partnerships from Future Risks (33:15) Protecting YouTube Channel Ownership (37:37) Photo Licensing and Fair Use (41:05) The Upside of Litigation (42:01) Why This Shouldn't Scare You *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #263: Colin & Samir on the future of their channel and the creator economy *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY
Where are our Parrot Heads at?! This week we read Where's Joe Merchant by Mr. Margaritaville himself, Jimmy Buffett. Did the plot make sense? No. Did we like the book? Also no. But did Johnna find out that Jimmy Buffett is her most listened to artist on Spotify mid-episode? The answer may surprise you.Mean Book Club is four ladies (UCB, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. It's fun. It's cathartic. It's perfect for your commute. New podcast (almost) every Tuesday! Here's the Season 20 reading list:The Corrections by Jonathan FranzenPrep by Curtis SittenfeldWe Were Liars by E. LockhartThe Plot Against America by Philip RothWho Moved My Cheese by Spencer JonsonBeautiful Ugly byAlice FeeneyyWhere is Joe Merchant by Jimmy BuffetSkipping Christmas by John GrishhamSend any future book suggestions to meanbookclub@gmail.com! Follow us on the socials @meanbookclub!Rate, like, subscribe, and check out our Patreon page at patreon.com/meanbookclub to become a true patron of the mean arts.CREDITS: Hosted by Sarah Burton, Clara Morris, Johnna Scrabis, & Sabrina B. Jordan. This episode was produced and edited by Sarah Burton and Blake Opper. Special thanks to FSM Team for our theme song, "Parkour Introvert." You can get it here: https://www.free-stock-music.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mean-book-club--3199521/support.
Heyyyyy HBs! We're recapping BRIDE by Ali Hazelwood! And it's part 1 of 4 because we couldn't get enough of this chat. It's AH's paranormal debut and we loved it! Bonus content: we're maniacs because we haven't recorded in a while, we wish we were knotting virgins for this book, knarting, and so much more! This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Mel and Sabrina are going crazy with some Buzzfeed quizzes! It's a blast. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail Follow our socials: Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok @heaving_bosoms | Bluesky: @heavingbosoms.com | Threads: @heavingbosoms Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz Art: Author Kate Prior The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This month's Patreon Pick is the 1996 vampire classic From Dusk Till Dawn! We'll share Brent and his brother bonding stories (thanks for bringing him up), Gavin takes the worst Buzzfeed quiz from Brent, and we discuss the ethics of Tarantino using his power to get women to show off them feet!Support "They're Coming to Get You" on Patreon and save 25% with promo code "HALLOWEEN" until November 1st!https://www.patreon.com/TheyreComingtoGetYouGrab some TCTGY Merch!www.ComingtoGetYouMerch.com
Justin Trudeau is in a new relationship, and it's out of this world. He's over the moon about her. Utterly starstruck. It's Astronaut Katy Perry! Buzzfeed is back. Just kidding. It never went away. Nowadays, Buzzfeed is pushing microfeminism to own men. Let's check in on how that's going. Former President Barack Obama just won't go away. He went on Marc Maron's podcast to whine, push climate change and be soft on crime. Thanks, Obama!GUEST: Jason Calacanis | Josh FirestineLink to today's sources: https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/sources-october-14-2025Buy the OG Mug Club Mug on Crowder Shop now! https://crowdershop.com/products/og-mug-club-mugDownload Perplexity's new AI-web browser, Comet, by heading to http://pplx.ai/Crowder and let your browser work for you. Plus, right now when you download Comet - you get a month of Rumble Premium for free!Go to http://xlear.com/ use code LWC20 for a 20% discount.DOWNLOAD THE RUMBLE APP TODAY: https://rumble.com/our-appsJoin Rumble Premium to watch this show every day! http://louderwithcrowder.com/PremiumGet your favorite LWC gear: https://crowdershop.com/Bite-Sized Content: https://rumble.com/c/CrowderBitsSubscribe to my podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/louder-with-crowder/FOLLOW ME: Website: https://louderwithcrowder.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrowder Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/louderwithcrowder Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevencrowderofficialMusic by @Pogo
Nicole and Sasheer finally take their first Buzzfeed quiz since the hiatus to figure out what fruit they are... but fair warning, it doesn't go as expected. Also discussed are the many interpretations of the hugging emoji, going to the beach in New York, and ways to stay connected to friends while being in different life phases. Episode Quiz: https://www.buzzfeed.com/itztocaviolet/fruit-personality-quizWatch this full video on YouTube and follow below!Follow Nicole: Twitter, Instagram, TikTokFollow Sasheer: Instagram, TikTokLike the show? Rate Best Friends 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Have a friendship question for Nicole and Sasheer to solve? Leave us a voicemail at (323) 238-6554 or write in at nicoleandsasheer@gmail.com.Best Friends is a production of Headgum Studios. Our producer is Allie Kahan. Our executive producer is Anya Kanevskaya. The show is edited, mixed, and engineered by Richelle Chen.This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Best Friends via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amy got inspired from a recent Buzzfeed article that asked people for the one sentence that changed their lives. The answers were so powerful, and yes, life changing that Amy and T.J. picked out their favorite ones, and hope they make you see the world differently, yourself differently and yes, possibly change your life too!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.