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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.

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

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 ...

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?

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...

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.

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.

Join childhood best friends Rachel and Sarah as they navigate their twenties! They're women in STEM, hardcore Swifties, book-obsessed, and chaotically funny (a necessity for countering that Central New York seasonal depression). Listen along as they chat about their iced coffee fixes, favorite new albums, college lives, and future careers.

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 ...

As a French learner who speaks six languages, I share honest reflections, stories, and conversations about language, culture, and personal growth.From learning French while living in England to exploring what languages teach us about courage, identity, and connection — this podcast invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the beauty of communication.For learners, francophiles, and curious minds who believe languages aren’t just tools, but windows to who we are. 🌍💬

Criminal profiling—the delicate art of collecting and deciphering the psychological “fingerprints” of the monsters among us—holds an almost mythological status in pop culture. But what exactly is it, does it work, and why is the American public so entranced by it? What do we gain, and endanger, from studying why people commit murder? In The Monsters We Make, author Rachel Corbett explores how criminal profiling became one of society’s most seductive and quixotic undertakings through five significant moments in its history.

In Abused: Surviving Sexual Assault and a Toxic Gymnastics Culture, Rachel details her experiences as a competitive gymnast and the painful realities of being one of Nassar’s many victims. With honesty and candidness, Rachel shares how the sport she loved that gave her so much—friendships, accomplishments, a college education—is also tangled in a dangerously toxic culture that needs to be fixed. In a world that was setting her up for a lifetime of recovery, she tells how faith, family, and an army of survivors made healing possible.

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.

Hi. It's Stephen and Rachel. Thanks for being here! This podcast will share our raw and painful journey through stroke recovery, traumatic birth, NICU life, special needs parenting, personal disability, and a child’s sudden epilepsy diagnosis, all within 5 years; challenges that reshaped our family and left deep wounds. Our show will expand into conversations on resilience, disability advocacy, medical trauma and recovery, mental health, navigating complex systems, medical gaslighting, rebuilding after crisis, and more. A podcast for anyone rising through adversity and learning to Resurface.

This podcast is where I share the kind of conversations we don’t always have out loud. I’m Rachel, a therapist and writer, and I talk about healing, growth, and the messy but beautiful parts of being human. I’m glad you’re here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For many girls today, the drive to achieve is fueled by brutal self-criticism and an acute fear of failure. Though young women have never been more “successful”—outpacing boys in GPAs and college enrollment—they have also never struggled more. On the surface, girls may seem exceptional...

Mama, Kind, Familie

From birth to death, we care and are cared for by others. Yet we rarely acknowledge care except when it fails. In Love, Money, Duty, Rachel Adams examines the stories we tell about care, those who do the work, and those who depend on it. These narratives, she argues, help us better understand our complicated feelings about care and the obligations that come with it.