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Best podcasts about found family

Latest podcast episodes about found family

KPL Podcast
KPL Podcast May 2025 Week 4 with Special Guest Tom Lamont

KPL Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 53:21


This week on the KPL Podcast, we spoke with author Tom Lamont about his novel Going Home.  This is a sweet, heartwarming story three men not suited to be fathers  but step up to take charge of a toddler after an unexpected loss. Both parenting and friendship are examined in a whole new light.  Listen to learn more. Author ReadsHome by Marilynne RobinsonHuman Voices by Penelope FitzgeraldHidden America: from coal miners to cowboys, an extraordinary exploration of the unseen people who make this country work by Jeanne Marie LaskasThe Headmaster: Frank L, Boyden by John McPhee

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Centering Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors (feat. Karen González)

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Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 48:11


Today, Karen González and I talk about practicing generosity without a savior complex. Karen González (she/her) is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For the last 17 years, she has been a non-profit professional. She wrote a book about her own immigration story and some of the immigrants found in the Bible: The God Who Sees: Immigrants, The Bible, and the Journey to Belong (Herald Press, May 2019). Karen's second book is Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in our Christian Response to Immigration (Brazos Press, October 2022). She also has bylines in Sojourners, Christianity Today, The Christian Century, and others. Karen lives in Washington DC with her cats, Oscar and Trudi.You can follow Karen on Instagram @_karenjgonzalez. Her books, Beyond Welcome and The God Who Sees, are available wherever you get books. Here's the link to the Substack piece Karen and I discussed at the top of the episode, "At Home in My Country." Join the Found Family crew over on Substack and get your Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show

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Contemplative Spirituality for Queer People (feat. Matt Nightingale)

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Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 50:06


Today, Matt Nightingale and I talk about why we need queer only spaces for spiritual conversations. Matt Nightingale (he/him) is a pastor, musician, speaker, writer, and spiritual director from San Francisco's North Bay Area. He is the founder and executive director of Common Sanctuary, and co-pastor of a progressive American Baptist church called The Quest.As a gay Christian, Matt is passionate about the intersection of sexuality and spirituality, and he works to create safe, sacred spaces for people exploring these identities. His TEDx talk, “Choosing Gratitude and Hope,” with his former wife, Luanne Nightingale, tells their story of a mixed-orientation marriage, an evolving understanding of faith and sexuality, and the choice to divorce with gratitude and hope.Matt is the husband of Alejandro and the father of four adult children. You can find Matt on socials @mattnightingale. Check out all the resources Matt mentioned on his website, mattnightingale.com, and commonsanctuary.org. Join the Found Family crew on Substack and get the Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified The Next Prince: First Look

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 52:28


Wanting to take a fun nice coast into their vacation, Natalia and Amanda decided to take a first look at the new royalty themed Thai BL "The Next Prince." Did the first episode leave them excited for more or wishing for something better? Check out the episode to find out!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4m6A5Fj We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

Ten Minutes Or Less
Sermon: We Just Click | Week 3: Watch This // Brent Levy

Ten Minutes Or Less

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 36:34


DateMay 11, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we confront the deep human longing to be seen and explore how Jesus transforms our understanding of belonging. When biological families fall short or relationships fracture, Christ offers a radical alternative: a chosen family built not on bloodlines but on the courage to show up with vulnerability and love. Through locked doors and doubt, Jesus demonstrates that true peace comes not from avoiding pain, but from meeting each other in our woundedness.ReferencesScripture: John 20:19–31 About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

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Reimagining Church (feat. Eugene Kim)

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Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 44:29


Today, Eugene Kim and I talk about practicing mutuality in church communities.  Eugene is an ordained minister with over 25 years of experience in local church ministry. However, recognizing the need to rethink traditional models, he discerned the need to step beyond the familiar in order to reimagine how we do “church” from the ground up. So, Eugene left his pastoral role in 2020 and founded New Wine Collective—a church innovation think tank and R&D lab. Eugene's passions lie in systemic change and designing new ways of being the Church that can help heal the world and give everyone a place to belong. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Wild Fig Network, an emerging relational network for ministers and ministries looking for an alternative to traditional denominational structures.  Eugene grew up in Queens, NY and Seoul, Korea, and now lives in the Boston area. He loves hanging out with his three children, cooking and enjoying good food, and watching Korean dramas with his wife. You can find Wild Fig at wildfig.org. Connect with Eugene on socials @eugenekim. Join the Found Family crew on Substack and get your copy of the Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show

Should Have Listened to My Mother Podcast
Family Is So Much More Than Biology with Guest Lifestyle Journalist and Author, Randee Dawn

Should Have Listened to My Mother Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 27:55


Randee and her mom are very close. They have a wonderful relationship and Randee says "she's my best cheerleader."  A lot of that has to do with the honesty and open communication that they had from the very beginning-"adoption was normal, not a stigma, not a tragedy."  Also, Randee learned at a young age that just because you are blood related doesn't guarantee you a loving relationship.Lois was definitely a role model to Randee. But Randee also feels that she learned from things that Lois did and didn't t do and then would form her own opinions. Randee had the luxury of knowing that her mom "always had my back.".Unfortunately, growing up in the 70's, Randee's parents divorced and her mom went to work. She was able to get contract work, writing and editing government contracts. It was a stressful time for Lois, but she made the best of it. For example, her office didn't have a window, so she decided to put a picture of a window up on the wall. That made it feel so much better."The Only Songs We're Singing," was released April 2025 and "Leave No Trace" will be released August 2025.In “The Only Song Worth Singing”, the power of friendship is one of the major themes blended with myth and the power of music. Imagine Irish folklore combined with mysticism – makes for a magical read.She's also written Amazon Bestseller, Tune in Tomorrow and co-wrote the popular, The Law & Order: SVU Unofficial Companion and co-edited, Across the Universe: Tales of Alternative Beatles.Randee Dawn's Bio:Randee Dawn is a Brooklyn-based author and journalist focusing on speculative fiction across the categories (science-fiction, fantasy and horror) at night, while writing entertainment and lifestyle stories during the day for publications including Today.com, NBCNews.com, Variety, The Los Angeles Times and Emmy Magazine.You may have seen my name in other publications over the years, including Soap Opera Digest and The Boston Phoenix, E! Online, New Musical Express and Mojo. I contributed to a French book about American television, Les Series Tele and co-authored (with Susan Green) The Law & Order: SVU Unofficial Companion.I've got a fair amount of short fiction in anthologies, and authored the short story/poetry compilation Home for the Holidays. I'm currently  represented by Bridget Smith at JABberwocky Literary Agency, and I frequently appear at conventions and workshops on panels and to give readings.My first novel, Tune In Tomorrow, was published by Solaris/Rebellion in 2022. Arc Manor will publish my next two novels in 2025: The Only Song Worth Singing (April) and Leave No Trace (August).My degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University is occasionally useful, though I'm pleased to have a paralegal certificate from New York University.Currently, I reside with the love of my life and an adorable West Highland Terrier (who is also quite lovable). No, I don't have a fox, but if you want to meet a fox like this, JAB Canid Education and Conservation Center can help.  More information about Randee. https://creativecoachingpartners.newzenler.com/ WEBSITE: https://randeedawn.com/https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRandeeDawnhttps://bsky.app/profile/randeedawn.comhttps://www.instagram.com/randeedawn/https://www.threads.net/@randeedawnhttps://www.tiktok.com/@randee.dawnhttps://randeedawn.com/https://randeedawn.com/appearances/https://creativecoachingpartners.newzenler.com/ "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Amanda and Natalia were left to their own devices and decided to chat about a show that came out last year, but was recently added to Viki: The Japanese Historical Cozy Mystery series "Usotoki Rhetoric"! Spoiler: they both loved it and think you should watch it. Check out the episode to find out why!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3ETh9Jg We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing
EP 413 - Coming Home to Your Found Family with Aaron Fors

Stark Reflections on Writing and Publishing

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 70:11


In this interview Mark interviews author, actor, and narrator Aaron Fors about numerous aspects of his creative life. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK5 at checkout and save $5.00 off your own personalized report. During their interview Mark and Aaron talk about: Recently hanging out at Superstars Writing Seminars Aaron's creative life as an author, an actor, and a voice talent/narrator How Aaron started acting when he was eight years old, and his supportive father who took a "sure, let's do this" approach when Aaron's older siblings talked about wanting to get into acting Aaron's first scene doing a dark-themed dramatic monologue and how he fell in love with acting The list Aaron created at the age of 5 which included being a famous actor, a rock star, President of the United States, and a basketball star Being a voracious reader from an early age, with his favorite authors being Stephen King, William Shakespeare and Isaac Asimov Latching on to "found family" style stories from science-fiction disguised as "bad ass robot movies" Wanting to be a part of sharing stories that help remind people who feel alone or outcast that there's a place for them Being a guest star on a lot of cop, doctor, and lawyer shows on TV and having to have read hundreds of scripts - and how that has played a role in studying story Getting into writing books because of his sister C L Fors and her husband Jason Crawford suggesting it How writing stories and novels felt a lot like "coming home" The natural symbiotic relationship between performers of story and creators of story Some of the fundamental storytelling aspects that translate well from screenplays to narrative fiction, such as the "camera's focus" on the relevant details in a scene How having a healthy relationship with rejection as an actor has been helpful to Aaron in his role as a writer Having 17 auditions in person in a single day driving from 6 AM until midnight to get to the various offices and studios The concept of when you are doing an audition you're actually performing in front of an audience that's right there in the room (even if that audience is one or two or just a few people) - and that you're actually getting to do your job - you got to entertain Aaron's story "Best Foot Forward" which appeared in the anthology Weird Wilderness edited by Lisa Mangum The first two full length novel manuscripts that Aaron has written Aaron's work doing voice-over performances in various different categories How the industry for doing voice-over and narrator roles changed during the pandemic which allowed for a lot more work-from-home-studio opportunities The way that the narrator themselves add a layer of artistry to the manuscript they are reading The fact that Aaron is a dialectologist who studied in Masterclasses with Robert Easton And more . . .   After the interview Mark makes an offer to his patrons for getting a chance to work with Aaron and also reflects on three different things that Aaron mentioned.   Links of Interest: Aaron Fors Website EP 411 - Small Acts of Kindness in Every Little Thing with Janice Landry Draft2Digital Self Publishing Insiders (May 1, 2025) - Creating Your Community of Superfans with Rachel Rener (YouTube) Manuscript Report (Mark's affiliate link) Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation   Aaron Fors is a passionate actor, dialectologist, writer, and all around performer. He is a weaver of stories, with threads of magic, science, wonder, and love. He is a collector of information, skills, and wisdom. He also crafts with his hands, leather-working and woodworking. His two cats and wife (honorary third cat) love him very much, and are spoiled by his cooking.    He does all the things. Want a thing done? He can probably do it.   You can find Aaron online at www.aaronfors.com    The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

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Certified What We're Watching: April 2025 Edition

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 68:11


It's the last Monday of the month so that can mean only one thing- time for the monthly what we're watching episode! From sports variety to fantasy romance, the Noonas put their eyes on a variety of shows, and are here to tell you all about them. Find out if there's a new Asian drama to put on your watchlist by checking out the episode!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3YeSoOg We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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Releasing Certainty and Embracing Mystery (feat. Cara Meredith)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 38:37


Today, Cara Meredith and I talk about what church camp gets right (and wrong) about community.Cara Meredith is the author of Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation (Broadleaf Books, 2025). She is also a sought-after speaker, public theologian, and development director who found home at a church camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. After serving in various roles, she continued as a speaker for two decades at camps up and down the West Coast. With a master of theology (Fuller Seminary) and a background in education and nonprofit work, she is also the author of The Color of Life. Her writing has been featured in national media outlets such as The Oregonian, The New York Times, The Christian Century, and Christianity Today, among others. She lives with her family in Oakland, California.  Church Camp comes out April 29 and is available wherever you buy books. You can follow Cara on socials @carameredithwrites. Check out her Substack and her website, carameredith.com. Join the Found Family crew over on Substack and get your free Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show

Chapel Probation
Chapel Probation s5- Mary B Safrit: Young Life Evangelical to Found Family

Chapel Probation

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 72:07


Welcome to the first full episode of Season 5! We kick things off with Mary B Safrit, a writer and podcaster who actually interviewed Scott a few weeks ago on her podcast, Found Family. Mary B grew up in a mix of christian traditions and went to a normal college where she worked with Young Life. This solidified her evangelical identity at the time, but she went on to come out as bisexual while still remaining a progressive christian. But fear not. She has done the work, decolonizing from patriarchy and White christian nationalism, and she is awesome to talk to.Chapel Probation is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dauntless Media Discord ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more conversation with all the podcast communities.Scott's book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asian-American-Apostate- Losing Religion and Finding Myself at an Evangelical University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now!Music by Scott Okamoto, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenyi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Azeem Khan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shin Kawasaki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wingo Shackleford⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapel Probation Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support Scott and for bonus content. Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapel Probation Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ group to continue the conversations.Follow Scott on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Bluesky⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can subscribe to Scott's newsletter and learn more about the book, the blog, and performances at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rscottokamoto.com⁠

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified Watchlist Roulette: Episode 1

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 75:07


Jessie and Natalia got ambitious and decided to do a new episode format- Watchlist Roulette! They went on Viki, picked 4 different dramas from 4 different countries from the newly added section, and watched the first few episodes, all with the aim to decide which ones they'd be adding to their watchlists! Check out the episode to find out which Dramas they'll be finishing, and to maybe find a few to add to your own list!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4jm2GVc We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

Conversations
From Manila to Sydney — how Loribelle found family, love and her art

Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 52:00


The artist Loribelle Spirovski on her unusual childhood in the Philippines, meeting her father for the first time at 7 years old, and making her way as one of Australia's most exciting young painters.Loribelle Spirovski grew up in the Philippines, with her mum and her extended Filipino family.Her Serbian father, whom she had never met, was in Australia, driving taxis and waiting for the visa that would allow him to bring Loribelle and her mum to join him.Loribelle didn't meet her father until she was 7 years old, and when she saw him for the first time at Manila Airport, she was shocked by how hairy his arms were and the way he smelled just like she did.Eventually, the family was properly reunited in Sydney, Australia, where Loribelle had to navigate family and cultural ties, where she found love and where she made her way as one of Australia's most exciting young artists.This episode of Conversations explores painting, creativity, writing, books, love, marriage, Simon Tedeschi, William Barton, the Archibald Prize, art education, art teaching, chronic pain, chronic injury, identity, memoir, family dynamics, origin stories, refugees, Serbia, former Yugoslavia, music, piano, singing, language, mothers, fathers, long-distance relationships.White Hibiscus is published by Upswell.

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Decolonizing Our Way Toward Holistic Belonging (feat. Rohadi Nagassar)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 53:39


Today, Rohadi Nagassar and I talk about the challenges of creating the belonging we crave. Rohadi is a writer predominantly engaging the topics of decolonizing and deconstructing Christianity. Discover Rohadi's latest book, “When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins.” His podcast on decolonizing Christianity is called: Faith in a Fresh Vibe. Season 11 is now available entitled, “Farewell Evangelicalism”. Rohadi has planted three churches including an online church he co-leads called A Beautiful Table. He has also written extensively in the areas of missions and church leadership, including his book, “Thrive. Ideas to lead the church in post-Christendom”. Follow Rohadi on socials @rohadi.nagassar. Join the Found Family crew over on Substack and get your free Found Family Cheat Sheet!Support the show

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Seeking out a new thriller to check out, Jessie and Natalia hit play on the first two episodes on the brand new Thai Drama from GMMTV, "Leap Day." What did they think about the intro to this new show about two cursed men born on February 29th? Check out the episode to find out! Episode Post: https://bit.ly/42HdO94 We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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Losing Our Good Christian Reputations and Finding Ourselves (feat. Aimee Byrd)

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 49:00


CW: spiritual abuseToday, Aimee Byrd and I talk about finding the courage to admit we were wrong. Aimee (she/her) is an author, speaker, blogger, podcaster and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is the author of several books, including Saving Face, The Hope in Our Scars, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and Sexual Reformation. Her articles have appeared in First Things, Table Talk, Modern Reformation, By Faith, New Horizons, Ordained Servant, Harvest USA, and Credo Magazine, and she has been interviewed and quoted in Christianity Today and The Atlantic.As a heads up, we discuss Aimee's experience of spiritual abuse. If that's a tender topic for you, please take care while listening.NAMI Helpline: call 1-800-950-6264 or text "helpline" to 62640. Saving Face is available today wherever books are sold. Check out her Substack at byrdinyourbox.substack.com. Join the Found Family crew over on Substack and get the Found Family Cheat Sheet absolutely free! Support the show

The Full Stop
Friendship and Found Family

The Full Stop

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 59:45


In this episode of the Full Stop podcast, hosts Berenice, Michael, and Sarah are joined by returning guest Robert Nurden to discuss the complex and often underexplored topic of how childlessness impacts friendships. We get curious about personal experiences, societal reactions, and the emotional complexities surrounding friendship dynamics in the context of childlessness. How to contact Robert Robert can be found via his website and Instagram, and you can buyI Always Wanted To Be A Dad:Men Without Children on Amazon. Watch Robert performing Empty at The Old Red Lion theatre on Instagram.

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Certified Hit List : Strangers from Hell

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 63:51


A sudden life emergency left Jessie and Natalia to their own devices to come up with a last minute episode idea, and the answer to the question "what can you talk about for an hour with no preparation whatsoever" came down to one Korean Drama that has had them in a chokehold since 2019: Strangers From Hell. What about this horror thriller keeps them thinking about it years after it's airing? Check out the episode to find out!  TW: We talk about PTSD and Serial Killing during this Episode Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3RE4YTg We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

The San Francisco Experience
The Lost and The Found. A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family and Second Chances. Speaking with author Kevin Fagan.,

The San Francisco Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 51:35


Veteran San Francisco Chronicle journalist Kevin Fagan wrote a 5 part series on homelessness in 2003 called "Shame of the City". Some of the characters profiled in that series became lifelong friends and were profiled in The Lost and The Found. Kevin had a 32 year career at The Chronicle.

Welcome to Our Show
New Girl Found Family Inspiration

Welcome to Our Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 17:51 Transcription Available


Hannah talks about that photo from the Cruise finale was created. Lamorne reads a touching letter on found family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified What We're Watching : March 2025 Edition

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 70:05


Natalia and Sky unite once again as a duo, this time to bring you their monthly recounting of what Asian Dramas they checked out this past month. Did they watch anything you might want to add to your list? Check out the Episode to find out!     Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4cdzU6u We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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Sky and Natalia were left to their own devices this week and decided to have a chat about the modern state of Fandom and Media Consumption. What started out as a conversation about how to deal with disappointment in a Drama very quickly spiralled into something much deeper, so check out the episode to find out what sort of conversations the Noonas often have when the cameras aren't rolling.  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/41X02hj We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

Brush Wielders Union
An Interview with Kelsey Canaga of Found Family Adventurecrafts

Brush Wielders Union

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 48:32


This month I was pleased to welcome my new friend and fellow Union Member, Kelsey Canaga as our podcast guest! Kelsey and I met earlier this year at OrcaCon where she was representing her company, Found Family Adventurecrafts. I was really taken with the unique and joyful sculpts she produces and her enthusiasm for the quirkier corners of tabletop adventure gaming. Kelsey shared her background in gaming and how her career as a collectibles developer at Funko informs her work. She was also kind enough to offer a discount for BWU members, so stay tuned in the coming days for a post with more info on that!Find Found Family Adventurecrafts at their main site but also, on Tribes, Patreon, and Bluesky.As usual, this podcast was exclusive to Brush Wielders Union members for a few days before being released to general audiences.brushwieldersunion.com

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified My Dearest: Spoiler Episode

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 76:59


Sky has finally convinced Natalia to watch the 2023 Drama "My Dearest", and the two of them take a journey through the show and how it made them feel. Did Natalia love it as much as Sky thought she would? Do they think you should watch this Korean Historical full of romance, tragedy, and bloodshed? Check out the Episode to find out!  Trigger Warnings of Mention of Suicide, Murder, and Sexual assault, as these are themes in the show. Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3XWMMI2 We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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Getting in the Ides Of March spirit the Noonas decided to get the Hit List back together to discuss a favourite genre of theirs- Murder! They get into their history with crime dramas, and give some of their favourite dramas in the genre. Check out the episode to find out what your next murder show might be! Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3XGMEwf We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast
The Lost and the Found: Personal Insights on Homelessness

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 76:15


Since 1992, award-winning San Francisco Chronicle reporter Kevin Fagan has been covering homelessness and other major news stories. His coverage has included Willie L. Brown Jr., at 90 still one of the most influential politicians in the state. Both Fagan and Brown have insightful, candid views about homelessness and the personal, state and national resolve that will be required to end it. Now Kevin Fagan has written The Lost and the Found: A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family and Second Chances, that will be published in February by Simon & Schuster. Fagan brings the abstract issue of homelessness to life, with compelling personal portraits of people experiencing it. HIs "straight up, savvy and realistic" book has been praised by reviewers. Throughout Mayor Brown's storied career, and Kevin Fagan's stories about it, homelessness has loomed large, as it has for all of us. In conversation at this event, Fagan and Brown will discuss the book, homelessness, and ways to humanize and mitigate it. About The Speakers Willie Brown was a two-term mayor of San Francisco, legendary speaker of the California State Assembly and is widely regarded as one of the most influential African-American politicians of the late 20th century. Brown has been at the center of California politics, government and civic life for more than five decades.  Kevin Fagan is a longtime, award-winning reporter at the San Francisco Chronicle. He has been nominated several times for the Pulitzer Prize, and won the James Aronson Award for Social Justice in Journalism and the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship at Stanford University. During his career, he has covered homelessness, the 9/11 terror attacks, serial killers, California's wildfires, and most recently the Nima Momeni trial. Organizer: Ian McCuaig   A Social Impact Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified Petrichor : Spoiler Episode

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 64:43


Natalia and Sky are making up for a snow day by finally doing a spoiler episode for the recently finished Thai GL Crime Drama "Petrichor". What did they think of this 10 episode show filled with murder, mayhem, and lesbians? Check out the Episode to find out! Spoilers start at 13 Minutes, so be warned! Episode Post: https://bit.ly/41CEaZn We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

After Words
Kevin Fagan, "The Lost and the Found - A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family, and Second Chances"

After Words

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 78:44


Journalist Kevin Fagan reports on the underlying issues of homelessness in America, tracing the experiences of two unhoused persons in San Francisco. He was interviewed by former Obama Administration HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C-SPAN Bookshelf
Kevin Fagan, "The Lost and the Found - A True Story of Homelessness, Found Family, and Second Chances"

C-SPAN Bookshelf

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 78:44


Journalist Kevin Fagan reports on the underlying issues of homelessness in America, tracing the experiences of two unhoused persons in San Francisco. He was interviewed by former Obama Administration HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pixel Therapy Pod
In Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, Lost Memories and Found Family

Pixel Therapy Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 90:38


Jump Over the Age and Fellow Traveller's Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is a dice-driven RPG focused on choice, risk, and survival in a hostile interstellar world. A game that is inherently queer and earnestly hopeful, it explores themes of collective care, bodily autonomy, and capitalistic greed within a compelling tabletop-inspired framework. In this episode we explore its many layers, and where it hits and misses.0:47 - Patreon shoutouts6:22 - crafting talk14:30 - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector conversation begins35:38 - ** CONTENT WARNING ** for discussion of abuse and sexual assault37:39 - End of ** CONTENT WARNING **Watch the live recording of the episode on YouTube! https://youtube.com/live/8FKXJkolD28Side Questtransdefensefundla.orgTrans Defense Fund LA is a mutual aid resource and network collecting info about ways to help community members as well as distributing safety kits and funds to trans folks across the city. About Pixel TherapyWe're a podcast queering and transcending video games for all kinds of gamers and those who love them--get cozy with us! If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (or your listening app of choice) and subscribe! Want more? Join for free or unlock monthly bonus episodes for $2/mo at patreon.com/pixeltherapypod

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified What We're Watching: February 2025 Edition

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 94:51


It's coming to the end of February, so that means the Noonas are here with their recommendations of shows they watched over the past month! With historical, action, sci fi and modern romance, they've watched a whole gamut of Asian Dramas to tell you about. Looking for a new show to add to your watchlist? Check out this episode to find your next watch!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3EMGCno We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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Queer Theology Is for Everyone (feat. Rev. Brandan Robertson)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 53:35


Today, Brandan Robertson and I talk about navigating the spectrum of queer faith in community. Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and public theologian, dedicated to exploring the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social justice. He serves as the Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in New York City and is the founder and Executive Director of The Devout Foundation. Known as the "TikTok Pastor," Robertson's inclusive theological content reaches over 250,000 followers and has garnered 6 million views. He has authored 23 books, including the INDIES Book of the Year finalist True Inclusion. His work has been featured in TIME Magazine, CNN, and The Washington Post. Robertson is a sought-after speaker who regularly presents at prestigious platforms like The White House and Oxford University, continuing to inspire and challenge audiences around the world. Robertson acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, a Master of Theological Study from Iliff School of Theology, and a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration from Eastern Illinois University. He's presently pursuing a PhD in Biblical Studies at Drew University. He currently resides in New York City.You can follow Brandon on TikTok @revbrandanrobertson and on IG @brandanrobertson. Pre-order Queer & Christian at queerchristian.org or wherever you buy books! Check out all of Brandan's resources and links on his website, brandanrobertson.comJoin the Found Family crew over on Substack and get your copy of the Found Family Cheat Sheet! Support the show

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What to Do When You're Not Seeing Progress (feat. Ashley Nadine Lopez)

Unsuitable with MaryB. Safrit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 49:45


Today, Ashley and I talk about finding community that fuels you. Ashley Nadine Lopez is the founder of Life Curious Women, a thriving platform empowering millennial and Gen Z women leaders to build confidence, pursue their passions, and live purpose-driven lives. As an on-camera actor, podcast host, speaker and advocate for holistic personal growth, she blends storytelling with actionable strategies to inspire women to embrace their multifaceted journeys. With her signature formula for discovering purpose, Ashley guides her community to connect with themselves, expand their horizons, and take bold steps toward transformation.You can find Ashley on Instagram and TikTok @ashleynadinelopez. Listen to Life Curious Women wherever you get your podcasts and follow @lifecuriouswomen on IG and TikTok so you can get connected and find out about the Momentum Collective and in person events. Join the Found Family crew on Substack and get the Found Family Cheat Sheet for free! Support the show

Movies You Forgot You Forgot
77: Boogie Nights, Found Family & Prosthetics

Movies You Forgot You Forgot

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 69:24


Paul Thomas Anderson's 1998 film Boogie Nights is the topic for today's conversation. Unsaucy films set with a saucy backdrop, found families and prosthetics: Joe & Adam dive into PTA's second feature film. 

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified Newsnas: February 2025 Edition

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 75:36


It's been a while but the Newsnas are back! This week the Noonas bring you a few tidbits of Asian entertainment adjacent news, and updates that you might have missed! Check it out to see what stories caught their eyes since the last Newsnas episode. Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3CHUvm1 We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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From Othered to Belonging (feat. Jenai Auman)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 52:16


Today, Jenai Auman and I talk about reclaiming our agency after experiencing othering and religious trauma. Jenai Auman (she/her) is a Filipina American writer, artist, and author of Othered. She draws from her years in church leadership as well as her trauma-informed training to write on healing and holistic spiritual formation. She received her bachelor's degree in behavioral health science and is currently pursuing a master's in spiritual formation at Northeastern Seminary. You can follow Jenai on IG and Threads @jenaiauman. Grab your copy of Othered wherever you buy books! Get your Found Family Cheat Sheet and create the belonging you've always wanted. Available when you join the Found Family crew over on Substack. Support the show

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified When the Phone Rings Again

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 65:19


Natalia and Sky finished When the Phone Rings, and multiple listeners asked for them to do a follow up to their first look episode, so they're back to talk their thoughts on the entire show. Spoilers abound, so if you don't want to know what happens in the show, watch it before checking out this episode!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/4hANq5m We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified What We're Watching: January 2025 Edition

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 100:13


The Noonas are back again with 2025's first What We're Watching Episode. They had their eyes on all sorts of genres from medical thriller, to historical romance, to modern office romcom. What did they watch, and is there a show they think you should add to your list? Check out the episode to find out!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3EoncEQ We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord  

World of Horror
EXHUMA: Special K-Horror Episode 154: Dig It!

World of Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 80:33


Send us a textWoHos!Mom's pick for K-Horror this time is EXHUMA, the wildly successful film from last year.From IMDb: The process of excavating an ominous grave unleashes dreadful consequences buried underneath.Mom & Mac Chat:Rounding down, rounding up, how pets measure the importance of things, Mac's noisy body, finding the activities that feel good, having things explained in a way we can hear, Mac's words of wisdom.Coming up on the main show: Mac's next J-Horror pick: KURONEKO.To finish our series, we are planning to look at: KWAIDAN, HORROR STORIES, CURE, and THE MIMIC.Next up on the Quinnisode: THE HERETIC & THE FIRST OMEN.Thanks for listening, WoHos! And if you know anything about the liver in relation to EXHUMA, please get in touch! Remember, we love you and DON'T go into the basement!! Gerry Entriken: WoHo Outro ThemeSupport the showOpening Theme "Bucket" by Gerry EntrikenClosing Theme "Mop" by Gerry Entriken Interstitial Musicalso by Gerry Entriken. We love you, Gerry!Subscribe to the Podcast for a Special shout-out!World of Horror's InstagramMom's InstagramMac's InstagramDonate to Translifeline

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Looking for Belonging? Try the Church Basement (feat. Ian Morgan Cron)

Unsuitable with MaryB. Safrit

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 53:50


Today, Ian Morgan Cron and I talk about why the twelve steps are for everyone.Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast Typology. His books include the Enneagram primer The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, which has sold over one million copies and his newest book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out and Everyone In Between. You can follow Ian on social media @ianmorgancron. The Fix releases next week, January 28, so make sure to preorder wherever you buy books! Check out Ian's podcast, Typology, wherever you listen. Join the Found Family crew over on Substack! Support the show

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

The Noonas are back with the Asian Dramas that they're excited to hopefully watch in 2025. Are any of your most anticipated shows on their list? Check out the Episode to find out!  Episode Post: https://bit.ly/3PHlQaP We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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Let's Talk About Mental Health (feat. Ayana Lage)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 44:06


CW: Ayana and I discuss some tender topics today, including mental health, pregnancy loss, and postpartum psychosis. If you are struggling, please reach out to a hotline such as the NAMI Helpline (1-800-950-6264) or a trusted mental health professional. If you are in extreme distress, please seek immediate medical care.  Today, Ayana Lage and I talk about Ayana's journey back to herself after experiencing postpartum psychosis.Ayana Lage (she/her/hers) is a lifestyle writer who covers mental health, social justice, and maternal health inequities on her own platforms and for publications including Allure, Cosmopolitan and Bustle. Ayana lives in Tampa, Florida with her husband and two children. You can follow Ayana on Instagram @ayanagabriellelage Join the Found Family crew over on Substack! Support the show

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more
Certified When the Stars Gossip

Certified Noonas Podcast - kdrama, kpop, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 53:25


Three of the Noonas are starting the year off by checking out the new Netflix+TVN collaboration KDrama "When the Stars Gossip." How did the first two episodes of the show land with them? Is it something they are looking forward to continuing? Check out the Episode to find out! Episode Post: https://bit.ly/42gsvQZ We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message certifiednoonas@gmail.com or on our socials @CertifiedNoonas. Send your questions that we'll answer during our livestream to askanoona@gmail.com. Like our content and want access to some fun extras? Consider becoming a member of our Found Family and support us on Patreon: patreon.com/CertifiedNoonas. Join our Discord

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Mothering in Found Family (feat. Amber Flannery Field)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 49:14


Today, Amber Flannery Field (she/her) and I talk about the journey from nihilism to hopeful action and community.Amber is a New York City tour guide. New York Magazine named her among their "things we love about New York," and CBC Radio called her "the only good tour guide in New York City." She does video essays on race, community, and New York on YouTube, and TikTok can be found on both platforms @AmericasComic. Book her Brooklyn Bridge Tour (with yelling) on Airbnb. CW: We have slightly spicier language than usual, including one use of the f slur, which we chose to bleep out. Also, this episode includes some discussion of the death of a child and adoption. Listen with care, pals.Come join the Found Family crew over on Substack!Support the show

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The Art of Showing Up as Yourself

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 49:13


Today, Emma Claye (she/her) and I talk about persistence in the midst of rejection. You can follow Emma on social media @emmaclaye. Listen to Emma's music wherever you stream music. Join the Found Family crew on Substack! Support the show

Challenge Accepted
A Very Sunny Christmas | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Challenge Accepted

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 32:05 Transcription Available


Thomas and Frank are back, celebrating the holidays with a dive into It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This chaotic Christmas special has everything you'd expect from the gang—traumatizing childhood flashbacks, ill-advised interventions, and some of the most iconic scenes in the show's history. Join us as we explore how the gang's twisted holiday spirit creates a hilariously unforgettable episode. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Introduction with Thomas and Frank 00:24 Why revisit It's Always Sunny? 02:02 Frank's selfish Christmas “gifts” and the gang's interventions 03:05 Mac and Charlie's hilariously dark Christmas memories 05:18 The infamous couch scene and its behind-the-scenes trivia 07:42 Charlie's unraveling at the mall 10:28 Frank's twisted take on A Christmas Carol 15:19 Claymation chaos and Frank's ultimate “lesson” 20:01 Eugene's snowblower mayhem and the gang's “happy” ending 28:20 The show's legacy as a comedy uniting fans across the spectrum Key Takeaways: It's Always Sunny expertly flips holiday traditions on their heads for maximum comedic effect. Behind-the-scenes details, like the inclusion of David Huddleston (Santa from Santa Claus: The Movie), add depth to the humor. Themes of found family and dysfunctional loyalty are at the heart of the episode. This special marked a significant transition for the show, being the last episode in low definition. Memorable Quotes: “Frank's lesson isn't to be a better person; it's that the gang will kill him if he doesn't change.” – Thomas “Throwing rocks at trains—it's the tradition that stuck.” – Frank “They think they're finding the Christmas spirit, but it's always in the most messed-up way possible.” – Frank Call to Action: Loved this episode? Subscribe to Challenge Accepted, leave us a review, and share it with your friends! Use #ChallengeAcceptedPodcast on social media to join the conversation. Links and Resources: Visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com for all the latest news discussed during our podcast. Support the Geek Freaks' Pet Pantry fundraiser for the Elk Grove Animal Shelter here. Follow Us: Stay connected and join the fun on social media: Instagram: @ChallengeAcceptedLive TikTok: @ChallengeAcceptedLive Twitter: @CAPodcastLive Listener Questions: Have thoughts on this episode or ideas for the next challenge? Email us at ChallengeAcceptedGFX@gmail.com or DM us on social media! Apple Podcast Tags: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, A Very Sunny Christmas, comedy podcast, holiday specials, Christmas episodes, TV reviews, sitcoms, Danny DeVito, found family, irreverent humor, cult TV classics, Challenge Accepted.

BookTok Made Me Podcast
A Monsoon Rising - The Hurricane Wars Book 2

BookTok Made Me Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 58:15


Join Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda to discuss "A Monsoon Rising," book 2 in Thea Guanzon's The Hurricane Wars series. Now we all know that the second book in a series isn't always the best, but that is not the case with this one. It delivers on everything that was set up in book 1 and it makes you want book 3 right away.  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe

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How to Deepen Our Friendships (feat. David Jay)

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 68:06


Today, David Jay (he/him) and I discuss how we can push back on the systems that make us feel lonely. Get your copy of Relationality wherever you buy books! Check out resources and all the things at relationalitybook.com. Send David an email with your thoughts and stories at hello@relationalitybook.com. AVEN is still alive and well! Check it out at asexuality.orgJoin the Found Family crew over on Substack! Support the show

BookTok Made Me Podcast
Interview with Thea Guanzon

BookTok Made Me Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 45:50


Bridget, Caitlin, and Hilda had the privilege of interviewing Thea Guanzon, author of "The Hurricane Wars" and the sequel that was just released, "A Monsoon Rising." We promise that there are no spoilers, but we still had so much fun talking about what we could talk about. Listen now!  Join our Patreon for exclusive behind-the-scenes content and let's be friends!Instagram > @Booktokmademe_podTikTok > @BooktokMadeMe