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By weaving together historical and cultural commentary, humorous and poignant anecdotes, and experiential tools backed by science, The Pleasure Is All Yours is a step-by-step guide to help you release barriers to receiving life’s pleasures and deeper connections with others.

Maybe It’s Menopause Mayhem is a candid podcast about navigating the wild, confusing, and often hilarious realities of menopause. Through laughter and tears, this is my attempt to bring some meaning to the mayhem that is menopause—one honest conversation at a time. From mood swings and midnight sweats to unwelcome facial hair and scaly skin, I’ll be unpacking the mess, sharing my story, and reminding anyone who happens to have a listen that we are not alone on this journey! So come for the laughs, and leave (hopefully) feeling a little less alone if you’re on the journey - or a ...

Hypocrisy, explosive listening, and the fear of death at the World Championship of Public Speaking.

The #1 New York Times bestseller that charts America’s dangerous drift into a state of perpetual war. "One of my favorite ideas is, never to keep an unnecessary soldier," Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1792. Neither Jefferson nor the other Found­ers could ever have envisioned the modern national...

The Rachel Hollis Podcast is where growth meets real life. Hosted by two-time, #1 New York Times best-selling author and founder Rachel Hollis, each episode blends wisdom, humor, and practical advice to help you design a life that feels as good as it looks. From meaningful conversations to tactical insights, this is your weekly dose of inspiration for living well—at home, at work, and in your own skin.

Welcome to Bedtime Snack- the show that will comfort you like a midnight treat. I’m Rachel: half asleep, fully anxious, totally honest. In every episode I chat food, life, and whatever else needs a little unpacking. Whether you’re commuting to work and need a friend, or chilling in bed craving a cozy listen, join me as we curl up, try to relax our shoulders, and overshare. Don’t worry, we can overthink it together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leafing through photos from the January 6 insurrection, extremist researcher Noelle Cook was struck by how many women looked like her: middle-aged white women in puffy coats. Women were not on the fringes of the extreme right, she realized. They were radicalizing each other, and the pandemic was changing them. So who were the women of J6? And why did some of them believe in shape-shifting reptilians and the health benefits of colloidal silver?

Designed to outfit managers, legal professionals, entrepreneurs, and employees alike, this practical course encapsulates the essentials of navigating the law. Like most business-savvy people, you understand how vital the law is to conducting business. Now, these 15 engaging, case-based lectures give you the practical know-how you need to be successful - and avoid costly mistakes.

Identity Economics bridges a critical gap in the social sciences. It brings identity and norms to economics. People’s notions of what is proper, and what is forbidden, and for whom, are fundamental to how hard they work, and how they learn, spend, and save. Thus people’s identity—their conception of who they are, and of who they choose to be—may be the most important factor affecting their economic lives.

Wherever you look, money is being replaced by tokens. Digital platforms are issuing new kinds of money—like things, from phone credit, to shares, gift vouchers, game tokens, and customer data. These tokens are used to turn invisible stuff into assets, to pay wages, to track purchases, and to program and specify the terms of financial and political access and inclusion. What does it mean when online platforms become the new banks? What new types of control and discrimination emerge when money is tied to specific apps, or actions, politics, or identities?

Rachel is, amongst many other things, a Third Culture Kid therapist specialising in Life Story Interview and Accompaniment, an approach she developed from her Sociological doctorial research into TCK identity, belonging and relationship to place. This podcast is a place she comes to contribute her ponderings on personal growth, working with pain, and the transformative change that comes from a better understanding of our own stories. For more information about Rachel’s therapeutic work, please visit: www.explorelifestory.com or drop her a line at rachelcason@explorelifestory.com Hosted on...

Christian Davis, a former big-firm lawyer turned social justice warrior, has just been assigned the case of his life by the State of California. Jamel Jackson, a sixteen-year-old black boy, has just been convicted for the brutal rape of a prominent movie star. Christian digs into the case with gusto, as he examines the trial court transcript for any hint that the trial court might have erred in Jamel's case. As he gets into the investigation of the case, he's shocked at what he has found. Corruption at the highest level is staring him in the face.

"Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order" is the story of one of the most shocking decisions in American history: the executive order to target and round up innocent citizens, Japanese Americans, at the outbreak of World War II. This six-episode narrative podcast will examine and shed new light on how that policy came to be, who was behind it, who attempted to stop it, and the heroism needed to end the policy for good. Brazen lies and stereotypes about a minority group being pushed by senior government officials. Desperate efforts to prevent the policy from going into place. A community terrorized ...

Disability Politics and Theory, a historical exploration of the concept of disability, covers the late nineteenth century to the present, introducing the main models of disability theory and politics: eugenics, medicalization, rehabilitation, charity, rights and social and disability justice. A.J. Withers examines when, how and why new categories of disability are created and describes how capitalism benefits from and enforces disabled people’s oppression.

Occult Feminism: The Secret History of Women's Liberation dives deep into the occult roots of the movement, detailing the lives of some of its most prominent figures and the esoteric beliefs that inspired and motivated them. Since the 1970s, everything we learn about the history of the women's movement has been subject to gatekeeping by radicals who run women's studies departments in universities. But there's an entire history that has been obscured from public view.

Recovering attorney Rachel Alexander, now a journalist who previously served as a Maricopa County prosecutor and the Maricopa County Elections attorney, discusses topics that licensed attorneys do not dare to. She is interviewing some of the top experts in the country on election wrongdoing, lawfare, media bias and other hot topics, bringing out facts the mainstream media ignores.Follow Rachel Alexander on social:Pickax - https://pickax.com/rachelalexanderX - https://x.com/rach_ic

Frank Ware, a mysterious woman writer, finds herself navigating the literary world under a masculine pseudonym to earn the respect she deserves. Living in the vibrant yet gritty streets of New York City with her adopted son, whose parentage remains a mystery, she dedicates her free time to rescuing prostitutes from their harsh realities. As her bohemian and artistic friends begin to question her choices, Frank is forced to confront profound, life-altering truths. “A Man’s World” captures Rachel Crothers’ most fervent beliefs about gender dynamics, the double standards that govern ...

Is Wall Street bad for Main Street America? "A well-told exploration of why our current economy is leaving too many behind." —The New York Times In looking at the forces that shaped the 2016 presidential election, one thing is clear: much of the population believes that our economic system is...

President Joe Biden has repeatedly said that the United States would close the digital divide under his leadership. However, the divide still affects people and communities across the country. The complex and persistent reality is that millions of residents live in digital deserts, and many more face disproportionate difficulties when it comes to getting and staying online, especially people of color, seniors, rural residents, and farmers in remote areas. Economic and health disparities are worsening in rural communities without available internet access.

Midlife Answers offers clear answers for midlife, without the overwhelm. This short-form podcast explores one focused question per episode, covering topics such as midlife health, hormones, wellbeing, work and life transitions. Through concise, expert-led conversations, the show provides practical insight designed to fit into real life. Hosted by Rachel Fortune, with trusted wellbeing experts.