Best Foret Podcasts (2025)

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Pépite Papa PhD : Surmonter les rejets après la thèse avec Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette 10:22

5d ago10:22

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Dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD, Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette, astrophysicienne et communicatrice scientifique passionnée, nous raconte comment, après son doctorat, elle a osé sortir du parcours traditionnel pour se lancer dans la vulgarisation scientifique, surmontant de nombreux refus avant de trouver sa voie. Nathalie souligne l’importance…

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Sassafras with Matthew Hunter + Sassafras Root Beer 1:04:09

5d ago1:04:09

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Once beloved in root beer and medicine cabinets, sassafras was later banned as dangerous. So...is it poison or a powerful plant ally? In this episode, we’re diving into the wild and winding story of Sassafras albidum—a tree deeply rooted in Southern culture, traditional herbalism, and kitchen magic. From thickening gumbo to flavoring root beer (bef…

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Patreon’s Secrets to Building Loyal Superfans w/ Paige Fitzgerald 23:57

5d ago23:57

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari chats with Paige Fitzgerald, COO of Patreon, about building a creator-first internet and Patreon's role in the creator economy. Paige discusses empowering creators to build sustainable businesses, the power of core fans, and the importance of community engagement. She shares insights on a…

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Le programme Éco-quartier célèbre 30 ans d'initiatives environnementales à Montréal 36:53

7d ago36:53

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Clélia Sève, la directrice générale du Regroupement des éco-quartiers, discute des réalisations du programme au fil des années, de ses diverses initiatives et de comment les citoyens montréalais et citoyennes montréalaises peuvent agir pour l’environnement. Envoyez-nous vos questions pour le podcast à [email protected] Et n'oubliez pas de passer à…

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God Believes in You - Book Study Week 3 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:50:35

10d ago1:50:35

1:50:35

Weighing Words and the Law of Spontaneity! Starting at the bottom of page 18 to the top of page 27, we discover a joy that overcomes all contradictions. Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Be…

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Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts - Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey 11:20

12d ago11:20

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors li…

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Jujube Dates with Dana Hutchinson + Lichen Sclerosus Decoction 57:59

12d ago57:59

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I am so excited to share this conversation with Dana Hutchinson! I really identified with her herbal path – like me, as a young person she suffered from a debilitating autoimmune condition, and it was through her search for healing that she found herbalism. As a clinical herbalist herself now, she offers so much hope for others in similar situation…

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The Trap of Individual Impact, Acting as a Community, & Migration (Voices in NL) 37:20

14d ago37:20

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Kassie Drodge talks with Dome Lombeida about the importance of approaching activism as a community, how international migration is driven by extraction companies, and finding hope in shared struggles: locally, nationally, and internationally. This episode is part of sub-series featuring voices in Newfoundland and Labrador. Be sure to send us your q…

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God Believes in You - Book Study Week 2 | Jubilee Online Church! 2:03:11

15d ago2:03:11

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"Spookiness", "Faith Perception", and "Weighing Words" Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO D…

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Un jeune environnementaliste néo-brunswickois engagé dans la lutte contre les changements climatiques 44:48

19d ago44:48

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Sylvain Comeau est un jeune environnementaliste qui est à la tête de Maritimes Against Climate Change. Son organisme organise des événements, des manifestations et des corvées de nettoyage pour lutter contre le changement climatique au Nouveau-Brunswick. Envoyez-nous vos questions pour le podcast à [email protected] Et n'oubliez pas de passer à l'…

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Pépite Papa PhD : Oser prendre la parole en tant que scientifique avec Olivier Bernard 7:25

19d ago7:25

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Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD ! Dans cet excerpt de mon entrevue avec Olivier Bernard, pharmacien et vulgarisateur reconnu, il parle de comment communiquer efficacement la science, même face à la pseudoscience et aux sujets polarisants. On a parlé de l’importance de l’empathie, de la nuance et de surmonter la peur de prendre la paro…

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Passionflower with Lorna Trigg + Soothing Passion Flower Custard Cups 58:58

19d ago58:58

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I’ve been looking forward to this interview with Lorna Trigg for a while now! Lorna’s herbal path was strongly influenced by the practices of the indigenous people who lived near her childhood family farm in South Africa, and she has such a creative and unique perspective that I just had to learn more from her. Lorna shared about a plant that she h…

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God Believes in You - Book Study Week 1 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:41:33

24d ago1:41:33

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We started a new book study: "God Believes in You" by Francois Du Toit Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS!…

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Papa PhD Gold: Rethinking Selling and Storytelling in ScienceWith Anna Clemens 9:07

26d ago9:07

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Welcome to this new episode of Papa PhD Gold! Here’s the big takeaway from this excerpt from my conversation with scientific writing expert Anna Clemens: Selling isn’t a dirty word in academia – it’s all about communicating your research in a way that connects with people, even if they aren’t specialists in your field. If you approach editors, fund…

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St. John’s Wort with Kyle Denton + Apollo’s Radiance Anointing Oil 1:06:09

26d ago1:06:09

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I was so excited to talk about St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) with this week’s podcast guest, Kyle Denton. St. John’s wort is one of my all-time favorite herbs, and Kyle told me he’d be sharing a few things about it that you don’t commonly hear. He certainly didn’t disappoint! Kyle discussed mythological and poetic aspects of the plant, how…

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Adapting Influencer Marketing for 2025 w/ Pierre-Loïc Assayag (Traackr) 21:31

27d ago21:31

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In this conversation, Alessandro Bogliari chats with Pierre-Loïc Assayag, CEO and founder of Traackr, discussing the evolution of influencer marketing, the challenges of pricing transparency, and the importance of adapting strategies to local markets. They explore insights from a recent panel at SXSW, the impact of social media platform changes, an…

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Canadian Oil Pipelines: A History of Spills & Future of Spills 54:45

28d ago54:45

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Jessica talks with Sean Kheraj about the history of oil pipeline development in Canada and why spills are way more frequent and more damaging than is often communicated - in fact they're inevitable no matter how good technology gets. Sierra Club Canada has explainers on why building new infrastructure for oil and gas is NOT viable economically nor …

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Behind the Scenes of Graduate Admissions: Insights and Advice from Daria Levina 50:52

1M ago50:52

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Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this one, host David Mendes sits down with Daria Levina, Harvard-educated lawyer, academic, author, and founder of Harvard State of Mind. Daria shares her experience navigating international graduate applications, the challenges of securing funding, and how resilience is key to over…

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Your Community Can Drive the Transition to Renewables - Don’t Wait for the State! 27:04

1M ago27:04

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Without you taking action in your community - mapping out what you want - the market may not create the outcomes we want when it comes to switching over to renewables. So don't wait for provincial or federal governments to act. Conor talks with Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood about examples of action in places like Edmonton, Alberta. Hadrian is with the C…

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Mystical Union Book Study RECAP | Jubilee Online Church! 1:38:51

1M ago1:38:51

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This was our last week with the book Mystical Union by John Crowder! We did a recap of the 5 parts: The Myth of the Flesh Sanctification is not a Process New Creation Realities The Galatian Bewitchment Uninterrupted Union Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt…

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Valoriser son doctorat : conseils pour réussir sa transition vers le privé avec Assia Asrir 1:12:37

1M ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Bienvenue à ce nouvel épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, le podcast qui explore toutes les facettes de la vie après le doctorat ! Cette semaine, David Mendes accueille Assia Asrir, docteure en immunologie et figure engagée dans l’accompagnement des parcours scientifiques vers le secteur privé, nommément par le biais de la communauté Résal…

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Les feux de forêt en Alberta et dans les Prairies et la justice environnementale pour les communautés les plus touchées 52:51

1M ago52:51

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Diamond Yao, notre nouvelle animatrice de podcast francophone, s'entretient avec le Dr. Chúk Odenigbo, qui est un environnementaliste Franco-Albertain, au sujet des feux de forêt en Alberta et dans les Prairies et de la manière dont les communautés autochtones, immigrées, marginalisées et racisées ne bénéficient pas d'un soutien adéquat. Envoyez-no…

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 20 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:06:39

1M ago1:06:39

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This week we started with the section "What I am not Saying" and finished the book! Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread th…

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Mindset Shifts: Tina Persson on Leaving Academia and Embracing Industry 1:04:23

2M ago1:04:23

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In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Tina Persson, a PhD in organic chemistry turned career coach, recruiter, and author, to dive into the reality behind making the leap from academia to industry. During the conversation Tina shares her personal journey, from her PhD and climbing the academic ladder, to discovering that professorship w…

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Linden with Josh Williams + Linden Blossom Syrup 53:25

2M ago53:25

53:25

I had such a lovely time chatting with this week’s podcast guest, Josh Williams, about one of my favorite tree medicines, and one that is often found in urban landscapes – the lovely linden (Tilia spp.). Josh shared so many gems about this beloved tree, from harvesting tips to how to make the most of its medicine, and he even told a beautiful story…

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Behind HubSpot’s Creator Network w/ Alanah Joseph 29:37

2M ago29:37

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari chats with Alanah Joseph, Head of Creator Partnerships at HubSpot. Alanah shares how creator partnerships are evolving, why community is key in podcasting, and strategies to grow and monetize a podcast. From networking and consistent publishing to leveraging newsletters, she offers practi…

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Heat Pumps are a Good Way to Keep Pollutants Out of Your Home 37:49

2M ago37:49

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Heating our homes with substances that explode - like gas - and that are highly toxic, when you have economically viable alternatives, doesn't make a ton of sense. Jessica talks with Drew Tozer about the benefits of heat pumps, considerations when installing one, and going electric in general to get off oil and gas. Be sure to send us your question…

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 19 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:37:52

2M ago1:37:52

1:37:52

MaNiFeStInG tHe FuLlNeSs Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO DONATE: www.thefirehouseproject…

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Demystifying Industry Careers for PhDs With Morgan Foret 1:02:19

2M ago1:02:19

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Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Morgan Foret, who brings a fresh perspective on navigating the journey from academia to industry. Morgan shares her personal story, beginning with her undergraduate studies in cell biology, an international research internship in German…

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Milky Oats with Yemaya Kimmel + Oh Happy Day Tincture Formula 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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In this week’s episode, I sat down with the lovely Yemaya Kimmel to discuss milky oats (Avena sativa). Yemaya is not only a wonderful herbalist, but as you’ll see in this episode, she’s also an amazing singer! She shared so many deep insights about the benefits of milky oats – an herb that most people these days could probably benefit from – plus a…

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Renewables Were Bringing Jobs Back to the U.S., 'Drill Baby Drill' Will Not - with Ben Jealous 37:07

2M ago37:07

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An inevitable decline of oil and gas demand is coming rapidly, and the world already has enough oil and gas projects to meet that demand. Sierra Club U.S. Executive Director Ben Jealous discusses lessons that could help us build up Canadian renewable energy and local green manufacturing as well as thoughts on making change in a polarized public cli…

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 18 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:55:55

2M ago1:55:55

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Intimacy is not a work! Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO DONATE: www.thefirehouseprojects…

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 17 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:15:36

2M ago1:15:36

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Part 5: UNINTERRUPTED UNION Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO DONATE: www.thefirehouseproj…

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Unlocking Chemistry Literacy: Comic Books, Storytelling, and Molecular Imagination with Colleen Kelley 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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Welcome to a brand new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this conversation, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Colleen Kelly, a seasoned chemistry professor, researcher, and now award-winning author of children’s chemistry comic books. With a PhD in chemistry from Penn State, Colleen’s career has spanned environmental toxicology, med…

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Red Osier Dogwood with Tiffany Harper + Postpartum Relieving Peri-Soak 54:37

2M ago54:37

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I was so happy when today’s podcast guest, Tiffany Harper, told me she’d like to talk about red osier dogwood (Cornus sericea syn. C. stolonifera). This striking shrub is very common in North America, both in wild lands and cultivated landscapes, and I was excited to learn more about it! Tiffany brings so much heart and wisdom to everything she sha…

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Incandescence, Wildfire & Documentary Filmmaking with Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Conor chats with documentary filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper about their new film Incandescence. Incandescence is produced and distributed by the National Film Board of Canada and available for free streaming across Canada on the platform nfb.ca and on the NFB app: https://www.nfb.ca/film/incandescence/ Nova and Velcrow discuss their unique …

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From Research to Real Impact: Navigating Leadership and Culture Beyond Academia With Rob Lion 57:06

2M ago57:06

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Rob Lion, professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University, expert in culture, leadership development, and organizational performance, and co-owner of Black River Performance Management. With over two decades of experience…

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Blue Vervain with Thomas Easley + GTFTS Tincture Blend 1:19:39

2M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

It was such a joy to have my good friend, Thomas Easley, on the show. For some reason, the herb he chose to discuss – blue vervain – surprised me (perhaps because it hit so close to home?), but his insights about it were both thoughtful and expansive. He shared about the type of person who tends to really benefit from vervain, the best time of day …

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How FP Movement Builds Impact w/ Courtney Weis 26:33

2M ago26:33

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari speaks with Courtney Weis, Managing Director of Brand Marketing at FP Movement. Their conversation explores the brand’s commitment to empowering women through activewear, the vital role of community involvement, and the dynamic shifts within influencer marketing. Courtney offers valuable …

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 16 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:33:36

2M ago1:33:36

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"Idol of the will" Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO DONATE: www.thefirehouseprojects.com/…

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 15 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:31:37

2M ago1:31:37

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"RELIGION IS FORCED" Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO DONATE: www.thefirehouseprojects.co…

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Navigating Graduate School Stress with Neuroscience, Breathwork, and Yoga with Sylvie Lahaie 1:16:01

2M ago1:16:01

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD. In this episode, David Mendes sits down with Sylvie Lahaie, a neuroscientist, yoga and meditation teacher, and expert in stress management and burnout prevention. Sylvie shares her compelling journey through academia, detailing both the pressures and rewards of graduate research, and ca…

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Four Powerful Herbal Allies for Cooling Inflammation 6:53

3M ago6:53

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There are so many ways that working with herbs can benefit you – and health challenges related to chronic inflammation are no exception. In this short compilation, I share four of my favorite herbs that help to cool inflammation, along with some of the specific inflammatory conditions where these herbs shine. By the end of this episode, you’ll see …

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Valoriser son doctorat en tant que scientifique en résidence avec Anne-Marie Pilote 49:30

3M ago49:30

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Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Aujourd’hui, nous partons à la découverte des horizons insoupçonnés du doctorat, en poussant les portes de la diplomatie scientifique avec notre invitée Anne-Marie Pilote. Docteure en communication politique de l’UQAM, Anne-Marie occupe aujourd’hui le poste de directrice adjointe des études, volet rec…

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Cacao with Marcos Pachett + Pozol recipe 1:25:32

3M ago1:25:32

1:25:32

Who doesn’t love cacao in some way, shape, or form? (Of course, dark chocolate is the best kind of chocolate in my not-so-humble opinion, but that’s beside the point.) In this episode, I got to interview Marcos Patchett, a London herbalist with a very interesting backstory, who also happens to be an expert on cacao. Marcos shared so many fascinatin…

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 14 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:13:42

3M ago1:13:42

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EFFORTLESS INFILLING Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO DONATE: www.thefirehouseprojects.co…

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MYSTICAL UNION Book Study: Week 13 | Jubilee Online Church! 1:38:12

3M ago1:38:12

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Continuous Open Heavens!!! Want to go deeper in this kind of revelation? Check out our Glory Foundations Class at: www.gloryfoundationsclass.com Order Matt's book 'High On God' at our website: www.thefirehouseprojects.com Been blessed by this ministry? Partner with us financially to spread this GOOD NEWS! Click here TO DONATE: www.thefirehouseproje…

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Après le doctorat, je fais quoi ? Un panel ÉOA Hors les murs 1:37:03

3M ago1:37:03

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Bienvenue dans cet épisode spécial du balado « Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD» produit en collaboration avec l’équipe ÉOA hors les murs de l’École d’orthophonie et d’audiologie de l’université de Montréal, au long duquel nous vous invitons à plonger dans une conversation inspirante et authentique enregistrée en direct devant public, où notre ani…

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A Conversation with 7Song + Smoke Inhalation and Herbal Medicine Handout 1:15:52

3M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

I’ve been wanting to have 7Song on the podcast for a really long time now, so it was exciting to finally get to sit and chat with him. 7Song is well known for his work in first aid and disaster relief, and our conversation touched on many different aspects of this work. People often want to help when there’s been a natural disaster like a hurricane…

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Inside McDonald’s Bold Marketing Moves w/ Jennifer Healan 27:37

3M ago27:37

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In this episode of The Influence Factor, Alessandro Bogliari speaks with Jennifer Healan, VP of Brand, Content, and Culture at McDonald’s US. Jennifer shares her journey leading creative transformation at iconic brands, emphasizing the power of creative bravery, tapping into fan truths, and launching standout campaigns like McDonald’s anime collabo…

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