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There is a common misconception that sex, love, and marriage in medieval and early modern Europe followed very specific, inflexible rules and expectations that remained unchanged for centuries. Throughout the 10 lectures of Sex, Love, and Marriage from the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment, you will find that looking closer at marriage and sexuality in this period reveals a vibrant history of flexibility, of questioning and adaptation, and of evolutionary - and sometimes even revolutionary - change.

Keeping the vibes high and the sh*t real. Join us for our weekly podcast show where we celebrate life's contradictions and introduce woke conversation mixed in with the latest pop culture (with plenty of reality TV references to boot). Together we're both sides of the story, we've totally got you covered, and hey, we'll meet you in The Middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gentle Middle is a calm, parent-facing podcast about navigating life with young children without extremes or perfection. Hosted by Arbara, a licensed mental health counselor, registered play therapist, and first-time parent, this podcast blends professional insight with lived experience. Episodes explore emotional regulation, connection, routines, play, and early childhood development, alongside reflections from real life as it unfolds. This space is for parents learning as they go — finding steadiness, support, and clarity in the middle.

How can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lead, with possibilities foreclosed, and with nostalgia for lost youth? How can you accept the failings of the past, the sense of futility in the tasks that consume the present, and the prospect of death that blights the future? In this self-help book with a difference, Kieran Setiya confronts the inevitable challenges of adulthood and middle age, showing how philosophy can help you thrive. You will learn why missing out might be a good thing, how options are overrated, and when you should be glad you made a mistake.

All of us are familiar with the fairy tales of youth where the young hero and heroine fall in love, defeat their enemies, marry, and live happily ever after. The fairy tales gathered here are about what happens next, when the Prince goes bald and the Princess has a midlife crisis. They portray middle-aged men and women facing the special issues dealing with crisis, aging and mortality, and the desire for renewal.

In this Queen Bees and Wannabes for the elementary and middle school set, child and adolescent psychotherapist Katie Hurley shows parents of young girls how to nip mean girl behavior in the bud. Once upon a time, mean girls primarily existed in high school, while elementary school-aged girls...

Welcome to The Chaotic Middle, the podcast for the women who are doing it all and refusing to apologize for the mess along the way. If you're building a business while raising babies, chasing dreams while packing lunches, or trying to hit revenue goals in between bedtime routines, this show is for you. We're diving deep into the real, unfiltered stories of women who are navigating the beautiful chaos of entrepreneurship and motherhood simultaneously. Each episode brings you honest conversations with moms who are in the thick of it – the wins, the breakdowns, the pivots, and the messy middle...

The Middle Ages is a podcast for women in midlife who are redefining what it means to grow older. With humor, honesty, and zero reverence for outdated expectations, we explore the liberating shifts, surprising challenges, and powerful reinventions that come with this chapter of life.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER! USA TODAY BESTSELLER! Embrace the journey of self-reliance with global communications strategist Maha Abouelenein as she shows you how to deploy your greatest asset—yourself—to achieve your dreams and beyond. In an era defined by rapid change and unrelenting uncertainty...

Read by the authors. Is she really fine or is she just saying that to avoid talking to me? How can our bond grow when she acts as if she doesn't want me around? How do I share my faith without her thinking it's a sermon? As your daughter heads into the teenage years, you wonder how to handle the...

In this opening episode of The Middle Ground, Sarah and Marcus break down what mediation really is, beyond the myths and misconceptions. They share personal insights from their work, what mediation means to them, and how we can support someone going through conflict.

Middle School Makeover is a guide for parents and educators to help the tweens in their lives navigate the socially fraught hallways, gyms, and cafeterias of middle school. This audiobook helps parents, teachers, and other adults in middle school settings to understand the social dilemmas and other issues that kids today face.

In Brussels, institutions may dominate the stage, but behind the curtains, there’s a whole community that matters. The Middle Ground will open the doors to that community. Let's discover how you can find 'the middle ground' - build the life of your dreams in one of the most competitive cities in the world.

We’re Valeriya and Viktorya, two immigrant best friends from Ukraine and Armenia who came to Brussels 5 years ago. In Brussels, institutions may dominate the stage, but behind the curtains, there’s a whole community that matters. We founded The Middle Ground - a unique mix of a talk show and podcast - to open the doors to that community. Let's discover how you can build the life of your dreams in one of the most competitive cities in the world.

From the author of Middle School Matters, discover how to bolster any middle schooler’s resilience by leveraging the 12 Middle School Superpowers they need to manage disappointment, self-regulate emotions, take healthy risks, and recover from any setback. Middle school can be one of the...

You’re not lost—you’re just in the middle of it. Honest, unfiltered conversations about sobriety, motherhood, identity, and everything in between. Real women. Real stories. No judgment.

A counselor and popular Washington Post contributor offers a new take on grades 6-8 as a distinct developmental phase--and the perfect time to set up kids to thrive. Middle school is its own important, distinct territory, and yet it's either written off as an uncomfortable rite of passage or...

The best-selling author of Never Unfriended opens up about midlife and what it feels like to have outgrown those teenage jeans—but finally grown into the shape of our souls. “I want to give Lisa-Jo’s book a standing ovation.”—Aarti Sequeira, chef and TV personality Do you ever...

Though many assume that "midlife" is synonymous with "crisis", Dorothy Littell Greco reminds us that it doesn't have to be that way. The demands of midlife actually force us to adjust and adapt, providing new opportunities for discovery and growth within our marriages. With vulnerability and insight, Marriage in the Middle will inspire and encourage you to invest in your relationship with your spouse, enabling you both to thrive as you face the challenges and changes of this era together.

It happens to every parent. One day, you have a sweet son or daughter who loves to snuggle on the couch and who puts a smile on your face just by walking into the room. The next day, it's as if someone left the door open and let in an alien with a smart mouth and an attitude that, frankly, you could do without. Entering middle school is like stepping onto a different planet - for parent and child alike. It's a planet where peer pressure, social media, and hormones can wreak havoc in your child's life.