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Like Me is a podcast about visibility: Who gets it, what it costs, and what happens when it goes away. Hosted by writer and creator Jordan Reid, Like Me explores the rise of influencer culture from the inside out: the early days of blogging and social media, the performance of “authenticity,” and the strange emotional aftermath of building a public self before anyone knew the rules. Through candid conversations with creators, writers, and internet originals—and deeply personal reflection—Like Me looks at how visibility reshaped identity, ambition, money, motherhood, mental health, and ...

A podcast of conversations with survivors and descendants of genocide from around the world.

Penny Lancaster counts herself as incredibly lucky. She had a loving upbringing, her life with husband Rod Stewart has spanned continents, she's made incredible friendships, become part of an amazing family and embraced motherhood. But it's not all been plain-sailing. From being relentlessly bullied at school and underestimated because of undiagnosed dyslexia, Penny also experienced a harrowing sexual assault as a young girl.

A podcast on identity, truth, and life after trauma - hosted by J’K. jkfrederick.substack.com

Chosen by Town & Country as one of the most anticipated books of the year | Named ""An LGBTQ Book That'll Change the Literary Landscape in 2020"" by O: The Oprah Magazine In this poignant and urgent love letter to his son, award-winning Broadway, TV and film producer Richie Jackson reflects on...

Writer John Howard Griffin (1920-1980) decided to perform an experiment in order to learn from the inside out how one race could withstand the second class citizenship imposed on it by another race. Through medication, he dyed his skin dark and left his family and home in Texas to find out.

Using stories from his own life, Tim Wise demonstrates the ways in which racism not only burdens people of color, but also benefits, in relative terms, those who are "white like him". He discusses how racial privilege can harm whites in the long run and make progressive social change less likely. He explores the ways in which whites can challenge their unjust privileges, and explains in clear and convincing language why it is in the best interest of whites themselves to do so.

*INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER* *LONGLISTED FOR THE TORONTO BOOK AWARD* “Black Boys Like Me ignited parts of me I honestly didn't believe any book could ever know. . . . Seldom do incredibly titled books earn their titles. Matthew R. Morris earns this classic title with a classic book about our...

Whether you're into dirt bikes, road bikes, ride a Yamaha, scooter or Laverda, if you've ever experienced the primal rush of riding a motor bike, the pain of crashing, the suffering of healing and the epiphanies of speed, then this book is for you. My Mother Warned Me About Blokes Like Me is about friendship, treachery, girls in tight pants, and motorcycles that have been possessed by Satan.

For The Girls Like Me

On February 28, 2013, after pleading guilty to violating the Intelligence Identities Protection Act, John Kiriakou began serving a 30 month prison sentence. His crime: blowing the whistle on the CIA's use of torture on al Qaeda prisoners. Doing Time Like a Spy is Kiriakou's memoir of his 23 months in prison. Using 20 life skills he learned in CIA operational training, he was able to keep himself safe and at the top of the prison social heap. It is at once a searing journal of daily prison life and an alternately funny and heartbreaking commentary on the federal prison system.

Someone Like Me, is the official podcast of AncoraTN (formerly End Slavery Tennessee). Someone Like Me was created to amplify the voices of human trafficking survivors, shed light on this complex crime, and highlight how this organization continues to grow one of the most innovative and effective human trafficking restoration programs in the United States. We'll explore the complexity of trauma, the nuance of exploitation, and its impact from survivors themselves and program leaders invested in this vital work.

Inspiring stories from the visually impaired community. Sharing advances and innovation in accessible technology for those with low vision. Visit our website at blindlikeme.net

Join Laurie Ann Smith and Donna Kshir for an informal chat with lots of laughs and special guests. LIVE shows air Wednesday nights at 8:30 PM EST on YouTube.

Why are some lonely, young men a growing threat to our safety? In 2018, a Toronto man drove a van down a busy sidewalk, killing 11 people and injuring many more. He was linked to the "incel" movement, a dark online world fueled by violent misogyny, extreme isolation and perceived rejection. In the wake of the attack, Evan Mead discovers a disturbing connection to the perpetrator. They were former high school classmates; both outcasts, existing together on the fringes of social acceptance. How did two young men who started in similar circumstances, end up on such drastically different paths? ...

Are you a psychologist or mental health professional who is in need of a huge drink and a debrief? Are you a client of a psychologist and ever wondered exactly what your therapist thinks and if they like you? Are you someone who is interested in knowing more about the field of psychology? If you answered yes to any of these then this podcast is for you. Join Anna Oliver twice a month as she talks real talk with psychologists around Australia discussing all things mental health, professional and personal challenges and tips and tricks of staying healthy and inspired.

When one of her college boyfriends ended up becoming a movie star, Anna David became fixated on finding another famous boyfriend. But jobs at celebrity magazines and intimate encounters with boldfaced names ultimately left her clear that no red carpet embrace or award show acknowledgment would bring her what she was ultimately seeking.

A 77-year-old grandmother stranded on the side of the road. A chance encounter with pure evil. A crime so brutal it shattered an entire family and left a town in shock.From the creators of Sword and Scale comes a gripping ten-part true crime series that unravels the horrifying story of Tina Lohman—a woman who should have been safe, but wasn’t. As the case unfolds, we follow the chilling investigation, the relentless pursuit of justice, and the jaw-dropping courtroom chaos that no one saw coming. But beyond the crime itself lies a deeper truth about the failures of the system, the ...

The Celibacy Journal is a community for girls who look like me who are celibate, considering celibacy now or in the future and the common issues that concern us.

Maybe You’re Like Me is a podcast for dreamers and doers who take life’s lessons and level up to look more like Christ. We’ll connect through super-relatable stories, growing pains and ah-ha moments that most of us share - just not always out loud. Maybe You're Like Me features the transparent musings of host Alicia L. Watson - a God Girl chasing after her purpose. The podcast will tackle topics related to business, Christianity, motherhood, friendship, marriage, general self-awareness and more. Alicia is a creative entrepreneur, author, wife, and mother, who's on a mission to embrace ...