Podcasts about Labyrinths

Amanda and Chris go head-to-head on the great screen-time debate. Are games a mindless escape or a meaningful form of play, connection, and creativity? From parenting dilemmas to personal guilt, they unpack the emotional baggage around zoning out, tuning in, and what it means to spend our time well. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at ⁠⁠https://www.amandaknox.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @⁠⁠amandaknox.com⁠⁠ | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Free: My Search for Meaning: ⁠⁠https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/⁠⁠ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on Patreon. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Knox is an exoneree, journalist, public speaker, and author of two books, the newest of which is “Free: My Search for Meaning.” She co-hosts the podcast “Labyrinths” with her partner, Christopher Robinson. Knoxsits on the board of the Innocence Center, and serves as an Innocence Network Ambassador.www.amandaknox.comhttps://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ Get a free welcome kit with your first subscription of AG1 at https://drinkag1.com/joerogan Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ziprecruiter.com/rogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Amanda Knox granted us a special interview that delves into the power of memoir to reclaim your own narrative. This episode touches upon themes that run through Amanda's new memoir—about what it means to be free, how we live with the stories that are told about us, and how memoir can be a vehicle to release yourself from the stories others tell to center the story you need to tell. There's so much insight in this interview, and permission and encouragement for writers to write, write, write! Not to be missed. Amanda Knox is an author, journalist, and podcast host whose work explores criminal justice, media ethics, and the human experience. She is the author of two memoirs—Waiting to Be Heard and Free: My Search for Meaning—and co-hosts the podcast, Labyrinths. Her writing and public speaking focus on wrongful convictions, storytelling, and personal transformation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Amanda explore why our snap judgments often miss the mark, what it takes to see people clearly, and what happens when a terrible first impression turns into a lifelong partnership. We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at ⁠https://www.amandaknox.com⁠ Bluesky: @⁠amandaknox.com⁠ | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Free: My Search for Meaning Preorder Link: ⁠https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/⁠ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on Patreon. ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Bobbi Gerlits. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Our conversation talked about the restoration of the labyrinth at the First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF).Labyrinth installation in 2008, restoration in 2025A non-denominational tool for navigating life4 R's to guide walking a labyrinthThe labyrinth at FUSF is open to the community from sunrise to sunsetWorkshops and walks will be scheduledThe conversation runs about 37 minutes--------------FUSF page https://fusf.org/worship/sacred-spaces/ World page for FUSF space ->https://labyrinthlocator.org/labyrinth/first-universalist-society-in-franklin/?fwp_city=Franklin Nathan Wiles's labyrinth designer page https://innatecreations.org/ --------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.How can you help?If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We'll share and show you what and how we do what we doThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.I hope you enjoy!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

In the shadowy realms of the mind, where nightmares lurk and ancient evils stir, lies the path of Southern Demonology. Our host, JJ, embarks on a captivating journey through the dark corners of demonology, supernatural tales, and the profound depths of the human psyche. In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic world of nightmares, the sublime beauty of terror, and the power of acceptance and love.A Nightmare-Free ParadiseFor years, JJ battled relentless nightmares that haunted his every slumber. These weren't just ordinary dreams; they were harrowing experiences that left him gasping and trembling. In a previous episode, "The Dangers of Dreaming Demonic," JJ recounted his harrowing encounters with infernal entities that inflicted not just fear but physical pain. But then, a miraculous transformation occurred.Equipped with blessed medallions of St. Benedict, JJ found himself in a nightmare-free haven. For the first time in his life, he awoke refreshed and untroubled by the horrors of the night. This newfound peace was a testament to the power of faith and protection. However, the journey wasn't without its challenges. During a trip to Japan, JJ had to remove the medallions due to airport security, but he kept them close, ensuring they still provided their protective magic.From Nightmares to MundanityAs JJ navigated this newfound tranquility, his dreams took a curious turn. The terrifying nightmares that once plagued him were replaced by repetitive and mundane experiences. He likened his dreamscapes to the vast, labyrinthine structures of the Backrooms and the Forever IKEA from internet lore. These dreams, though less terrifying, were far from exciting. They were, as Immanuel Kant might say, the antithesis of the sublime.In his treatise "On the Esthetics of the Beautiful and the Sublime," Kant explores the two categories of the aesthetically pleasing: the beautiful and the sublime. Beauty, for Kant, is akin to a valley filled with flowers and deer grazing, evoking warmth and tranquility. The sublime, on the other hand, is a mountain with a thunderstorm over its peak, inspiring awe and even fear. JJ, with his affinity for the gothic and the terrifying, found himself firmly in the camp of the sublime.The Return of DarknessAfter a year of blissful freedom, JJ's world was once again plunged into darkness.Get access to all of Southern Demonology's episodes, social media links, and even contact JJ by visiting https://www.southerndemonology.com#southerndemonology, #podcast, #demonology, #nightmares, #stbenedict,#immanuelkant, #sublime, #horror, #supernatural, #faith, #protection,#dreams, #terror, #loveandacceptance, #religion, #popefrancis, #ai,#workersrights, #fairwages, #catholicchurch, #backrooms, #foreverikea,#scpl, #horrormovies, #demonization, #hate, #ostracism, #faithandfear,#mindandspirit, #darkcorners, #ancientevils, #humanpsyche,#journeyofdiscovery, #patreonsupport Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/southerndemonology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today's episode of Labyrinths we are stepping outside the studio to bring you a live recording of Amanda discussing her new memoir, Free: My Search for Meaning Recorded at the Puget Sound Zen Center, Amanda offers an unflinching look at the lasting impact of wrongful conviction and the complex work of rebuilding a life in the public eye. https://www.amandaknox.com⁠ Bluesky: @⁠amandaknox.com⁠ | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: ⁠@amamaknox⁠ | ⁠@emceecarbon⁠ Free: My Search for Meaning: ⁠https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome aboard the Starship Yum Yum in which we your intrepid hosts Ryan and Rachel Sliwinski try to break down episodes of Star Trek: Discovery without having a breakdown ourselves. This week on Yum Yum Trek we discuss “Labyrinths“ Engage the Yum Yum!MUSIC BY:MbryoSUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US: Twitter: @YumYumPodcastFacebook: @YumYumPodcastInstagram: @yumyumpodReddit: r/YumYumPodcastLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2NbEuaHSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2CjDLSsGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/37NheZPSimplecast: https://bit.ly/2ASPib8RadioPublic: https://bit.ly/30WxQ01iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2VnKBgqStitcher: https://bit.ly/3hIryqFTuneIn: https://bit.ly/3dDzjuPYoutube: https://bit.ly/3dk7tDA SUPPORT US: patreon.com/yumyumpodEMAIL US:yumyumpod@gmail.comFOLLOW US:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Reddit | Bluesky | Tiktok | Tumblr | DiscordLISTEN ON:Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music / Audible | Simplecast | Goodpods | Podchaser | Podcast Addict | Castbox | iHeartRadio | TuneIn

How do we maintain friendships as adults? How much energy should we give to them? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Free: My Search for Meaning Preorder Link: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on Patreon. ⁠https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Free: My Search for Meaning Preorder Link: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investigative journalist Mike Rothschild recently lost his home in the L.A. Fires. Drawing from his personal experience, he joins us to discuss how misinformation spreads during crises, the real-world consequences of conspiracy theories and how the history of conspiracy culture has shaped society. https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Free: My Search for Meaning Preorder Link: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You probably know the name Amanda Knox but not for the reasons she would have wanted. At just 20 years old, Amanda found herself at the centre of a global media storm, wrongfully convicted of her roommate’s murder in Italy. She spent four years in prison before being exonerated, but the damage was done. The world had already decided who she was. What You’ll Hear: The media’s obsession with Amanda and how the truth got lost The psychological tactics of police interrogations How she navigated life in prison and found an unlikely role for herself What it means to start over after global scrutiny Motherhood, justice and protecting her own daughter’s future This is a story of survival, resilience and reclaiming a life that was nearly stolen. Amanda Knox is finally Free. You can buy Amanda Knox memoir Free, here. Or her first book, Waiting To Be Hear, here. Or you can listen to her podcast Labyrinths. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Amanda Knox Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda knows about living inside other people’s preconceptions. When she was 22 years old, she was sentenced to 26 years in prison for a murder she didn’t commit. In 2007, on a study-abroad program in Perugia, Italy, Amanda’s roommate Meredith Kurcher was raped and murdered. The police and the tabloids pinned it on “Foxy Knoxy,” calling Amanda a sex-crazed murderer. After spending almost a decade in the labyrinth of the Italian criminal justice system, Amanda was fully exonerated. Today, she lives in her hometown of Seattle and, with her husband, has a podcast called Labyrinths about the mazes we find ourselves in. Originally aired March 16, 2021See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labyrinths are strange places, puzzles that conceal a secret at their heart - perhaps, even, a gateway to another realm. This week we look at the science of getting lost, and find some tales that you won't have heard before. It would be a-maze-ing if you joined us at Patreon.com/TQMpod - ad free eps ahead of everyone else, and extra episodes await!

You probably know the name Amanda Knox but not for the reasons she would have wanted. At just 20 years old, Amanda found herself at the centre of a global media storm, wrongfully convicted of her roommate’s murder in Italy. She spent four years in prison before being exonerated, but the damage was done. The world had already decided who she was. What You’ll Hear: The media’s obsession with Amanda and how the truth got lost The psychological tactics of police interrogations How she navigated life in prison and found an unlikely role for herself What it means to start over after global scrutiny Motherhood, justice and protecting her own daughter’s future This is a story of survival, resilience and reclaiming a life that was nearly stolen. Amanda Knox is finally Free. You can buy Amanda Knox memoir Free, here. Or her first book, Waiting To Be Hear, here. Or you can listen to her podcast Labyrinths. THE END BITS: Listen to more No Filter interviews here and follow us on Instagram here. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review CREDITS: Host: Kate Langbroek Guest: Amanda Knox Executive Producer: Naima Brown Senior Producer: Grace Rouvray Audio Producer: Jacob Round Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode Kail sits down with Amanda Knox for an intimate, emotional, and eye opening conversation about her wrongful conviction, the unwavering support of her family, and the lasting impact of trauma. Amanda opens up about the hidden struggles that weren't covered in the media, how her parents banded together to fight for her, the deep scars left on her siblings, and the complicated journey of rebuilding relationships after years of separation.If you think you know Amanda Knox's story, think again. This episode will challenge your perceptions and leave you inspired.Order Amanda's new book, out March 25th, at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your favorite local bookstore.Connect with Amanda at amandanox.com and check out her podcast, Labyrinths!For full video episodes head to patreon.com/kaillowry and to keep update with Kail and The Chaos subscribe to her newsletter at kaillowry.comThanks for supporting the show by checking out our sponsors!Happy Mammoth: get 15% off your first order at happymammoth.com just use thecode FAMOUS at checkout.Nutrafol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol nutrafol.com promo code FAMOUSQuince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to quince.com/famousSearch for your new home at apartments.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” When is it time to "let it go"? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Free: My Search for Meaning Preorder Link: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” When, if ever, is it ok to lie?  We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Free: My Search for Meaning Preorder Link: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/amanda-knox/free/9781538770719/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” Do dreams having meaning? Or are they just random brain activity? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” On today's episode, Chris and Amanda attempt to answer a question facing families for centuries: should we get a dog? Or, alternatively, a duck? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At one point, Kevin Plantan thought facilitated communication would be the cure which enabled his non-verbal autistic daughter to communicate. But as he sat in an interrogation room, reading the accusations his daughter supposedly made, Plantan realized the widely debunked practice would soon land him in jail. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At one point, veteran Josh Seefried was living three lives: one as an openly gay man at home, another as a closeted member of the United States Air Force, and a third as Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal advocate JD Smith. After a long and tumultuous career, in which he helped repeal DADT, got blackmailed, sexually assaulted, and faced trial himself three times, Seefried is ready to fight again, this time for military justice reform. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now presenting one of our favorite episodes from the archives. People in power have secrets, and sometimes, nefarious schemes. But how should we calibrate our skeptic's filter? Amanda and Chris are guided into the land of conspiracy by author Jon Ronson, who once tracked down the secret rulers of the world. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” Chris and Amanda choose their "Word of the Year" and explain their picks. What would yours be? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing her son Jesse in the Sandy Hook massacre, Scarlett Lewis could have easily lived the rest of her life in a labyrinth of grief and anguish. Instead, Lewis founded the Choose Love Movement in Jesse's name. In her work addressing the root causes of violence, she found purpose and joy. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now presenting one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Guitar legend Dave Navarro lost his mother to a murder when he was 15 years old. The trauma has been haunting him ever since, but there's hope in connecting with other members of the Trauma Club. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” How far is too far for an ugly Christmas sweater? How do you manage the holidays with an unpleasant family member? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guilt, shame, an inability to trust--these are just some of the scars for those who have been coerced into making false confessions. But, luckily, there are solution to prevent this from happening. In this final episode of False Confessions, a 6-part miniseries, the experts we've spoken to show us how to improve the system, and how you can protect yourself.  Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BADLANDS AND BOOKMARKS. While Discovery fends off an advancing Breen force led in part by Moll, Michael Burnham must therapyspeak her way through a mindspace to get the last piece of the puzzle needed to complete the map that will lead her to the Progenitors' tech. Is the antepenultimate episode of Star Trek: Discovery a TREK, MARRY, or KILL?

Most false confessors sign their statements to simply escape the pressure of the interrogation room, trusting that the evidence will prove them innocent. But there is an even more disturbing form of false confession: after hours of psychological manipulation and destabilization, some innocent suspects begin to believe they may actually be guilty. This is part 5 of False Confessions, a six-part miniseries.  Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connect with Sandra Wasko-FloodSandra Wasko-Flood is an artist, poet, teacher and founder of the national non-profit organization: Living Labyrinths for Peace. Elizabeth Bishop is responsible for the publishing of this, her first book of art and poetry.Wasko-Flood received a BA from UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles) in English, and a Standard Secondary Teaching Credential from California State College, Los Angeles. After teaching Junior High School for three years, she became disappointed with the school system, and became a full time artist. She chose artistic luminaries with whom to study wherever she lived: at UCLA, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Smithsonian Institution Washington DC, and UNM Taos.Specializing in printmaking and art/technology labyrinths, as director of the printmaking center at the Lee Arts Center in Arlington, VA, she invited Keith Howard to teach his new safe etching methods there. She then taught Safe Etching as well as Monotype printmaking, one of the first to update this form of one copy prints, at her home studio in Alexandria, VA.An ardent feminist since college days, she was a founding member of the Washington Women's Arts Center, the Washington Printmakers Gallery, the International Labyrinth Society and the founder of the Women's Art Spirit group (discusses art and spirituality), and Living Labyrinths for Peace.She discovered labyrinths from a seminal experience in the Great Kiva Civic/Ceremonial Center in Chaco Nature National Historical Park, NM, in which she saw figures of all races and cultures ascending an underground spiral, to do a Dance of Peace on the Kiva floor, and ascend a spiral to the skies. Afterwards, she went straight to a book store and found newly published book on labyrinths. She knew a labyrinth belonged in that kiva. Returning to her Washington DC studio, she was inspired to create “Dance of the Labyrinth:” computer programmed light box image faces of people and animals (Life), mummies (Death) and icons (Spirits) that lit up to your steps.Due to an invitation from the Washington Performing Arts Society, (WPAS), based at the Kennedy Center, she conducted her “Labyrinths for Creativity and Peace” workshops in local schools. Inspired to change the school system, she related the labyrinth to all subjects or intelligences. In her soon to be published book—“The Labyrinth Instructors Handbook,” she will receive contributions from teachers in every field.This teaching experience led her to co-directing the Labyrinth Society's first project: “Labyrinths for Peace: 2000,” a labyrinth demonstration for inner peace on the East Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Shortly afterwards, she founded Living Labyrinths for Peace (LL4P). This national organization, has the mission to inspire healing and transformation within and among people through labyrinth creation and education. Its goal is to establish a permanent LL4P center based on her vision in Chaco's Great Kiva to unite peoples of all cultures, races and beliefs.You are invited to view her art and LL4P websites:www.waskoart.comwww.livinglabyrinthsforpeace.orgContact Sandrawaskoart@gmail.comConnect with Host Terry LohrbeerIf you are a Boomer and feel you would make a great guest please email Terry with your bio and any other info you would like to share at: terry@kickassboomers.comConnect with Host Terry LohrbeerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2658545911065461/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrylohrbeer/Instagram: kickassboomersTwitter: @kickassboomersWebsite: kickassboomers.comTerry's editing company:Connect to Premiere Podcast Pros for podcast editing:premierepodcastpros@gmail.com LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email terry@kickassboomers.com

No one thinks it can happen to them, until it does. There are many factors, such as age, that may put you at risk for falsely confessing, but none are as shocking as the leading cause of successful police coercion: a belief in one's own innocence. This is part 4 of False Confessions, a six-part miniseries. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It isn't just a few bad cops using psychological coercion. It's a part of the manual. Used globally and by officers in all fifty states, the Reid Technique works. It reliably gets suspects to confess. Whether those confessions are reliable, though, is a trickier question. This is part 3 of False Confessions, a six-part miniseries. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell sit down with Amanda Knox to talk about true crime, journalism, media ethics and finding clarity in a world where facts aren't enough to persuade someone of the truth. In 2007, Seattle resident Amanda Knox was a 20-year-old studying abroad in Perugia, Italy, when the worst happened: A man broke into the apartment she shared with three other women and brutally raped and murdered her roommate: British student Meredith Kercher. The town's unscrupulous police agency immediately — and wrongly — put all their energy into making Amanda into a suspect no matter how many times the evidence told them otherwise. To make matters worse, they colluded with a tabloid reporter to paint Amanda out to be a “femme fatale” and fed the reporter made-up stories about what happened the night of Meredith's murder. And the public was only too happy to take part in the resulting frenzy that was almost entirely born out of these men's sexual fantasies about Amanda. Though she's since been acquitted on appeal and completely exonerated by Italy's high court, Amanda continues to grapple with backlash from those who have trouble accepting her innocence. But her focus isn't on them. It's on finding clarity amid the chaos and the injustice. Amanda, who is now a journalist, hosts the “Labyrinths” podcast with her husband, author and poet Chris Robinson. She is a mom of two, an author and an advocate for the wrongfully accused. Her latest book, “Free: My Search for Meaning” is available for pre-sale and will be released in March 2025. Her book Waiting To Be Heard, a NYT best seller, tells the full story of her harrowing ordeal in Italy—a labyrinthine nightmare of crime and punishment, innocence and vindication—and of the unwavering support of family and friends who tirelessly worked to help her win her freedom. Between 2007 and 2015, she spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she didn't commit. She has since become an advocate for criminal justice reform and media ethics. She sits on the advisory council for the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice and serves as an Innocence Network Ambassador.

Author and podcaster Amanda Knox sits down with Sarah and Nippy to discuss the culty nature of the Italian justice system. Amanda shares how she was coerced by the police into confessing to a crime she did not commit and details her experience with a media that is more concerned with ratings than truth. She also discusses the ongoing process of healing from trauma and her ongoing work in criminal justice reform. Amanda's podcast, “Labyrinths,” explores the complexities of the justice system and the human stories often obscured by sensationalized headlines. She has also authored the best-selling memoir, “Waiting to be Heard,” offering a firsthand account of her ordeal. Amanda also continues to write and speak out with her new book, “Free My Search for Meaning,” scheduled for release in March 2025. In addition to her work on broader justice reform issues, Knox is also writing a book focusing on her complex and evolving relationship with Giuliano Mignini, the prosecutor who played a central role in her wrongful conviction.   Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad. Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk CREDITS:  Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Audio production: Red Caiman Studios Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin

In today's episode, Gina discusses the wonderful healing power of the labyrinth. Labyrinths have a substantial healing potential, particularly in their capacity to reduce stress and improve mindfulness. Listen in to learn how to walk a labyrinth and where you can find one. Also discussed are related tools you can use at home to derive similar benefits. Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/ Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast. FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching.com To learn more, go to: Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety? Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership: For $5 a month, all episodes are ad-free! https://anxietycoaches.supercast.com/ Here's what's included for $5/month: ❤ New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday ❤ Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes ❤ Premium meditations recorded with you in mind ❤ And more fun surprises along the way! All this in your favorite podcast app! Quote: The path isn't a straight line; it's a spiral. You continually come back to things you thought you understood and see deeper truths. -Barry H. Gillespie Chapters 0:42 Introduction to Walking Away from Anxiety 3:02 The Healing Power of the Labyrinth 4:04 Understanding Labyrinths: Not a Maze 7:02 Historical Significance of Labyrinths 7:57 Modern Uses and Benefits 9:29 How Labyrinths Reduce Stress 11:38 The Personal Experience of Walking a Labyrinth 16:29 A Journey to the Center 17:48 Encouragement to Explore Labyrinths 19:14 Closing Thoughts and Reflection Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the transformative practice of engaging with labyrinths as a means to walk away from anxiety and cultivate inner peace. I share my personal experience of visiting a labyrinth at the Sacred Garden, where I went into the walk with an open mind, unencumbered by stress or expectations. To my surprise, the labyrinth walk induced several profound realizations, allowing me to shed hidden stress and emerge with a renewed sense of calm and clarity. Today's discussion centers around stress management and the vital role of awareness in recognizing our emotional states. Chronic stress can lead to serious health issues, making it crucial to find effective methods to alleviate it. I explore how labyrinths provide a unique opportunity to foster mindfulness and connection in both body and spirit. Unlike mazes, which are designed to confuse, labyrinths offer a straightforward path that invites reflection while reducing anxiety. Their simplicity can lead us toward powerful transformations. I delve into the historical significance of labyrinths, tracing their roots across cultures and epochs—from ancient civilizations to medieval Europe. Historically, labyrinths have served as symbolic representations of life's journey and spiritual pathways, making them rich in meaning. They were used in sacred rituals, as a meditative tool in cathedrals, and today are increasingly recognized as secular tools for mindfulness and emotional healing. I emphasize that labyrinths are not just relics of the past; they are highly relevant in our modern lives, reminding us of the importance of self-connection in a chaotic world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us believe we would never confess to a crime we didn't commit. But by our best estimates, there are are upwards of 5,000 innocent people locked up in our prison system who falsely confessed. What is happening inside interrogation rooms to break the will of so many innocent people? To answer this question, we're speaking to world's foremost experts in the psychology of false confessions and police interrogation methods, as well as the innocent people, like Amanda, who've found themselves in the unimaginable position of confessing to something they didn't do. And to begin, we're going back to the seed out of which modern interrogations grew, the brutal third degree treatment that stretches back to the Inquisition. This is part 1 of False Confessions, a six-part miniseries. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It doesn't take a beating with a rubber hose to push an innocent person past their breaking point. Now, police employ psychological methods and forms of deception to break a suspect's will and elicit a confession. This is part 2 of False Confessions, a six-part miniseries. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Bluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.social IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now presenting, one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Two parents struggle to support their 20 year old son after he's accused of something terrible. But are the authorities in the wrong here? They turn to Amanda and Chris for guidance. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com/ Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” Although slightly creepy, can household robots revolutionize our lives? Where's the best place to charge them?  We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Struggling with a lack of purpose and self-esteem, a 27-year-old Sarah Edmondson joined NXIVM after attending their five-day seminar. The self-help organization then morphed into a dangerous, high-control cult under the leadership of Keith Raniere, who presented himself as a genius mentor and philosopher. Rainiere led a secretive group within NXIVM, known as DOS which stands for “Dominus Obsequious Sororium.” In Latin, that phrase translates to “Master Over Slave Women.” Some members referred to their allegiance to the group as The Vow, and they engaged in shocking practices—most notoriously, the branding of women as part of a so-called "master-slave" hierarchy. You may have seen Edmonson's story unfold in the HBO documentary The Vow. Since then, Raniere has been convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking. Edmondson eventually escaped the group and became one of the key whistleblowers. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of election night in less than a week, we present one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Author, blogger, and cartoonist Tim Urban of WaitButWhy.com helps us dissect what's causing the political, social, and tribal dysfunction in our society with the help of golems, genies, the thought ladder, and the speech curve. Check out Tim's new book, What's Our Problem? Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com/ Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” Is Halloween in America really about morality? How much should it be? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first sentence of Stephanie Land's “Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive” reads “my daughter learned to walk in a homeless shelter.” That life of struggle transformed when Land wrote Maid, which inspired a Netflix original series, but with the success came a new Labyrinth - one of PTSD, imposter syndrome, and misunderstanding. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the upcoming presidential election, we present one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Humanity itself is stuck in a labyrinth. And an Asian man who likes math is determined to help us navigate the blind corners ahead. Join Amanda and Chris as they dig into universal basic income, media incentives, and election madness with Andrew Yang. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” Are there certain gender roles that hold true? Why do we have them in the first place? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Tia Levings is a former trad wife and self-described “anti-fundamentalist,” who for decades was trapped in a cycle of domestic abuse and further indoctrination into the Independent Baptist church cult which groomed her from a young age and sanctioned her abuse. Now free, Levings is an author and content creator - one who's open to secular influence, curiosity, and is more comfortable being lost than found.  Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson https://www.amandaknox.com Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who's Right?” Do we give people enough time to grieve in America? How do we grieve things other than deaths? Is a college graduation a grief ritual? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more by supporting Labyrinths on patreon. https://www.patreon.com/knoxrobinson Twitter: @amandaknox | @manunderbridge IG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices