Best Alyce and Laura Podcasts (2025)

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287. Walking Across America to Highlight Reversing Cognitive Decline! Judy Benjamin Joins Us From the Road 28:22

4d ago28:22

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Does an Alzheimer’s diagnosis mean it’s all downhill? Well, today’s guest has something to say about that commonly-held belief! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellnes…

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Ep 137: Sheevy to the Levy 1:19:44

5d ago1:19:44

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In Episode 137, hosts Alyce and Laura take* a bite out of Marchion Ro’s neck, then do Marchion impressions. Ultimately, it’s all about Marchion, which is exactly how he would want it. Laura is the warden. Laura the Warden. Laur-den. Pause to appreciate the moment where Alyce delivers the smoothest g-d damn segue of all time Can Soda Stream sponsor …

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286. Can Carbs Help You Age Better? Plus Practical Ways to Make Pasta Healthier 35:45

11d ago35:45

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The headlines tell us to eat more carbohydrates in midlife, but should we? Let’s dive into the story of carbs and how they fit into our diets. And then we'll figure out how we can eat pasta while we strive for vibrant health! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While W…

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285. The Dark Side of Wellness: How Your Favorite Health Influencers Might Be Influenced Themselves and By Whom – Editor’s Choice Episode/Re-Walk 32:12

18d ago32:12

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As I spent time with my family at the college graduation of our youngest child, editor extraordinaire Emily Prokop chose an episode that she felt was important to air again – hear from Emily herself why it was the one she landed on! LET’S TALK THE WALK! Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walk…

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Ep 136: Wayseek That, B*tch 1:28:47

19d ago1:28:47

1:28:47

In Episode 136, hosts Alyce and Laura are* feeling sassy! And excited to be back! We missed you, friends! Laura doesn’t road trip good (not as good, as Alyce or Jim Carrey on SNL) A lot of general celebrity gossip Casting news for Star Wars: Starfighter (via Variety) We’ve come back around to the conversation on an R-rated Star Wars film. Now Ryan …

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284. GUIDED Interval Walk: Fighting Afternoon Food Fumbles, Safe Grilling + Small Tweak for Overall Health, While Doing the Japanese 3x3 Method with Me! 38:25

25d ago38:25

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Try the Japanese 3X3 Interval Walking technique with me today! Today, we've got beeps (of course!) to prompt you to speed up and slow down for five powerful but not too-challenging rounds. Last episode, we talked about the incredible health effects of this interval walking method so today, we'll easily put it into action while we talk about: smarte…

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Amber Jamilla Musser on Between Shadows and Noise: Sensation, Situatedness, and the Undisciplined 55:10

25d ago55:10

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This discussion is with Amber Jamilla Musser, a professor of English and Africana studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. She writes and researches at the intersections of race, sexuality, and aesthetics. She is the author of Sensational Flesh: Race, Power, and Masochism (NYU Press, 2014), Sensual Excess: Queer Femininity and Brown Jouissance (NYU Pre…

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283. This 30-Minute Walking Technique Could Out-Perform 10,000 Steps! 36:27

1M ago36:27

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Want transformation in a 30-minute walk? Coming right up! A Japanese-inspired walking approach that surprised researchers in its efficacy in building aerobic fitness, reducing blood pressure and blood sugar, and elevating mood, all in a way that research participants did more of than asked because they enjoyed it so much! This isn’t your latest wal…

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Philip Janzen on An Unformed Map: Geographies of Belonging between Africa and the Caribbean 1:03:13

1M ago1:03:13

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This discussion is with Philip Janzen, an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Florida. He studies the cultural and intellectual histories linking Africa and the Caribbean. He is the author of An Unformed Map: Geographies of Belonging between Africa and the Caribbean, published by Duke University Press in 2025. His …

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282. Declutter for a Healthier You: From Swedish Death Cleaning to Systematic Solutions 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Is the chaos on your countertops sabotaging your health? Let’s explore the deep connections between clutter and health – including brain fog, overeating and increased stress -- by unveiling two transformative approaches to decluttering: the philosophical Swedish Death Cleaning and the practical "Organizing from the Inside Out" method. With insights…

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281. Your Total Health Transformation Journey: Weight Watchers' Best Tools Without the Drawbacks 38:53

2M ago38:53

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What if the $1 billion bankruptcy of America's most iconic weight loss company revealed the exact tools you need—and the pitfalls to avoid—for your own health transformation? This revealing analysis strips away Weight Watchers' outdated approaches to uncover the powerful frameworks that actually drive lasting results, while exposing how the notorio…

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Doyle D. Calhoun on The Suicide Archive: Reading Resistance in the Wake of French Empire 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

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This episode includes discussions of suicide within the historical contexts of slavery, colonization, and empire. Please listen with care and be mindful of your well-being as you engage with this episode. If you or someone you know is in crisis or struggling, you are not alone. Support is available through the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline a…

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280. Plastics, Weight Gain + Water: How Environmental Toxins Impact Metabolism, Hormones and Immunity with Dr. Aly Cohen 38:01

2M ago38:01

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Citing plastics in our bodies, tainted and under-regulated drinking water and the other toxins we and our families experience daily, Dr. Aly Cohen motivates us to prioritize what’s important to us. We can walk through her 21-day program as outlined in her new book, Detoxify, or just listen to her guidance here and take the next step to health witho…

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Therí Alyce Pickens on What Had Happened Was 56:47

2M ago56:47

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This discussion is with Dr. Therí A. Pickens received her undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature from Princeton University (P’05) and her PhD in Comparative Literature from UCLA (2010). She is a poet-scholar who focuses on Arab American Studies, Black Studies, Comparative Literature, and Disability Studies. In today’s conversation, we discu…

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279. Our Bodies are Pissed! Why We Need to Detox with Dr. Aly Cohen 29:19

2M ago29:19

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When Dr. Aly Cohen’s golden retriever got a very rare autoimmune hepatitis diagnosis 15 years ago, she started to explore environmental toxins and their health impacts. As a practicing rheumatologist, she’d noticed increasing rates of autoimmune diseases in younger patients with no family history, suggesting environmental factors might be at play. …

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Jessie Cox on Sounds of Black Switzerland: Blackness, Music, and Unthought Voices 1:05:47

2M ago1:05:47

1:05:47

This discussion is with Dr. Jessie Cox, an Assistant Professor of Music at Harvard University. Active as a composer, drummer, and scholar, his work thematizes questions at the intersection of black studies, music/sound studies, and critical theory. From Switzerland, with roots in Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Cox thinks through questions of race, migrat…

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278. Beyond Diet Wars: What a Dentist Discovered About Traditional Eating 100 Years Ago That Can Help Us Make the Best Choices Today 33:00

2M ago33:00

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Please take the Wellness While Walking survey! CLICK HERE! · If you can’t click on the survey and take it, please write to me at [email protected]. · PRIZE GIVEAWAY: If you fill out the survey by May 14, 2025, and leave your contact information, you’ll be entered into a drawing for my Roadmap Jumpstart coaching offering! o The lucky wi…

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Devin Bryson and Molly Krueger Enz on Projections of Dakar: (Re)Imagining Urban Senegal through Cinema 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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This discussion is with Dr. Devin Bryson and Dr. Molly Enz. Dr. Bryson is a professor of French and Francophone studies and Gender and Women's studies in the global studies program at Illinois College. He has published work in Research in African Literatures, the Journal of the African Literature Association, Black Camera, and African Studies Revie…

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Ep 135: Undeaded Herself 1:07:23

2M ago1:07:23

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In Episode 135 hosts, Alyce and Laura catch up* on Star Wars Celebration news and dive into Andor S2 and how we’re feeling about it after being underwhelmed by S1. Dark Matter filmed front of Laura’s apartment and it was the coolest thing that’s ever happened to her… man, that’s sad Alyce girlbossed too hard, so you know what that means: chaos cube…

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I Need Your Help + the Brain Fog/Walking Connection! 8:29

2M ago8:29

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Please take the Wellness While Walking survey! CLICK HERE! · If you can’t click on the survey and take it, please write to me at [email protected]. · PRIZE GIVEAWAY: If you fill out the survey by May 14, 2025, and leave your contact information, you’ll be entered into a drawing for my Roadmap Jumpstart coaching offering! o The lucky wi…

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Jody Benjamin on The Texture of Change: Dress, Self-Fashioning, and History in Western Africa, 1700-1850 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

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This discussion is with Dr. Jody Benjamin, a social and cultural historian of western Africa with expertise in the period between 1650 and 1850. He received his PhD in African and African American Studies at Harvard University in 2016. His research is informed by a methodological concern to center the diverse experiences and perspectives of African…

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277. A Family's Warning: Turning Teen Tragedy Into Awareness + Action in Our Wireless World, with Theodora Scarato 30:39

3M ago30:39

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Justis was an avid gamer who loved his friends and family. His parents seek to make his tragic passing meaningful and so we’ll listen to their warnings, as we delve into the potential health risks posed by wireless radiation from devices like cell phones and Wi-Fi routers. We’ll learn about some precautionary measures being embraced by other countr…

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Sandhya Shukla on Cross-Cultural Harlem: Reimagining Race and Place 54:58

3M ago54:58

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This discussion is with Dr. Sandhya Shukla is associate professor of English and American Studies at the University of Virginia, where she is also an affiliate faculty member of the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies. She is the author of India Abroad: Diasporic Cultures of Postwar America and England (Princeton Un…

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Ep 134: Did It Get Burned? 1:02:28

3M ago1:02:28

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In Episode 134, hosts Alyce and Laura are back* with more absurd segues to discuss all the ongoings in the world of Star Wars! Is it still fancy if the debutante ball is BYOB? Pedophile is out, Meemaw is in. This is about eyewear. More tales to come! Tales of the Underworld means more Asajj Ventress and more Asajj Ventress means more happy fans (it…

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276. Invisible Danger: Your Cell Phone and Other Devices Might Be Diminishing Your Health, with Theodora Scarato 32:52

3M ago32:52

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Are you wearing wireless ear buds right now? Your beloved wireless devices emit radiation that penetrates your body, creating biological changes scientists now link to serious health concerns. Environmental health expert Theodora Scarato reveals how the $30 million National Toxicology Program study found this radiation caused cancer in lab animals,…

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Laura Helton on Scattered and Fugitive Things: How Black Collectors Created Archives and Remade History 53:00

3M ago53:00

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This discussion is with Dr. Laura Helton, a historian who writes about collections and how they shape our world. She is an Associate Professor of English and History at the University of Delaware, where she teaches African American literature, book history, archival studies, and public humanities. Her interest in the social history of archives aros…

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275. Four Jobs, One (Great) Life: Strategies for Women Managing Career, Kids, Parents, Household, and Their Own Wellbeing with Kathryn Sollmann 41:24

3M ago41:24

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When we’re intentional and thoughtful about our career, children, aging parents and our home management, we’re more likely to live fulfilling, vibrant and healthy lives. In her new book, "The Four Jobs Club," Kathryn Sollmann brings together the wisdom of dozens of successful women, offering practical strategies from successful women on juggling mu…

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Mary Hicks on Captive Cosmopolitans: Black Mariners and the World of Atlantic Slavery, 1721-1835 1:09:11

3M ago1:09:11

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to Conversations in Atlantic Theory, a podcast dedicated to books and ideas generated from and about the Atlantic world. In collaboration with the Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy, these conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging …

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Ep 133: Chalice of Alyce 1:26:46

3M ago1:26:46

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In Episode 133, hosts Alyce and Laura indulge* in some Millennial Core (in addition to all the normal Star Wars stuff)! This is random, but Yellowjackets comes up a lot in this episode, so there are spoilers in this episode for Yellowjackets in general (except episode 3x8) An update on Luke’s Medal of Yavin, just cuz. Plus, everything you could eve…

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274. Walking as Medicine: The Three Movement Pillars That Will Increase Your Fitness, Reduce Body Fat and Set You Up for Optimal Healthspan 34:25

3M ago34:25

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Does your walk keep you within your "fat max" heart rate zone? We wrap up our conversation with Brad Kearns today, talking about optimizing our walks and two other movement pillars that will round out fitness, especially if we’re in midlife and beyond. We talk about how to keep an open and inquisitive mind in an effort to age healthfully, and I’ll …

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273. When Hard Workouts Make Us Sedentary + How to Walk Our Way Out of That Cycle! 36:55

4M ago36:55

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Your body might be fighting against you when you push too hard in exercise, activating powerful compensatory mechanisms that can undermine your goals. In this eye-opening episode, we cover the critical "compensation theory of exercise" that reveals why high-intensity workouts often lead to less overall activity and compromised metabolic health. Bra…

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272. The Fitness Industry's Big Lie: Why Walking Might Best Running for Lifetime Health and Wellbeing with Brad Kearns 34:57

4M ago34:57

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The destructive "struggle and suffer" mentality sold by the fitness industry is leading to astonishing injury rates among runners while sabotaging our fat-burning capabilities. Former professional triathlete Brad Kearns challenges conventional exercise wisdom, revealing how the running boom created by cushioned shoes and cultural programming has le…

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Souleymane Bachir Diagne on Open to Reason: Muslim Philosophers in Conversation with the Western Tradition 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

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This is Fatima Seck and you’re listening to Conversations in Atlantic Theory, a podcast dedicated to books and ideas generated from and about the Atlantic world. In collaboration with the Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy, these conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging fro…

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Ep 132: I Don’t Buy G-ns on the Internet 56:36

4M ago56:36

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In Episode 132, hosts Alyce and Laura are* being personally victimized by different major corporations Some highlights from the Andor season 2 trailer The Andor season 2 release schedule feels like an attack on podcasters/reviewers. Like, it feels personal and violent. Casual reminder that Andor is **cinema** The Revenge of the Sith strikes back! T…

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271. Stop! Take These Things Out of Your Health Routine for More Health, Time and Money (But ADD This 1 Thing In!) 28:57

4M ago28:57

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Save time, money and simplify your health routine! By immediately by removing a handful of popular products or activities we can possibly improve our health, and spend that time and money on things that work! But after we cut those things out, we’ll add one ridiculously cheap, easy and hard-hitting tool into our regimens, and I'll share with you ho…

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Benjamin Barson on Brassroots Democracy: Maroon Ecologies and the Jazz Commons 1:00:13

4M ago1:00:13

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This is John Drabinski and you’re listening to Conversations in Atlantic Theory, a podcast dedicated to books and ideas generated from and about the Atlantic world. In collaboration with the Journal of French and Francophone Philosophy, these conversations explore the cultural, political, and philosophical traditions of the Atlantic world, ranging …

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270. What Your Future Self Is Begging You to Change About Today's Healthy Choices + What to Do About It Without Relying on Willpower! 26:35

4M ago26:35

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"Just this once. I deserve it,” we say, as we return to the freezer for another serving of ice cream. Watching us, our future self is concerned as she thinks about our recent track record of sleeping poorly, missing our walks, living with constant stress, and indulging in highly processed foods at every meal. Discover why we so often betray tomorro…

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Bryan Sinche on Published by the Author: Self-Publication in Nineteenth-Century African American Literature 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

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This discussion is with Dr. Bryan Sinche, a Professor and Chair of English at the University of Hartford. He has written more than twenty essays and reviews which appear in journals such as American Literary History, African American Review, ESQ, Legacy, and Biography and in collections published by Basic Books, Cambridge University Press, and the …

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Ep 131: Free Palmin’ 1:13:26

4M ago1:13:26

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In Episode 131, hosts Alyce and Laura do* bad impressions and ponder important Star Wars questions like, did someone cut up a backpack to make Han and Luke’s medals in the throne room scene? What is buying a new house, if not an opportunity to DIY a padded room for the clinically insane? Oh yeah. Planet X is gonna get weird. A long time ago, in a g…

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269. Does Walking Cause Inflammation? What You Need to Know to Walk for Improved Health 35:15

5M ago35:15

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Some forms of exercise cause inflammation. When a listener wrote in, saying a friend told her walking was one of them, she wanted to know the truth. We’ll discuss how walking affects inflammation levels in our bodies, and how to best navigate walking for health! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Community! Join here for support,…

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Jenny Shaw on The Women of Rendezvous: A Transatlantic Story of Family and Slavery 1:22:27

5M ago1:22:27

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This discussion is with Professor Jenny Shaw, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Alabama where she teaches classes in the histories of the Caribbean, the Atlantic World, Comparative Slavery & Emancipation, and Early Modern Black Britain. She is the author of Everyday Life in the Early English Caribbean: Irish, Africans, and the …

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268. The Hidden Power of Fundamentals to Balance Hormones + More With Andrea Nakayama 28:47

5M ago28:47

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Let's ditch the fleeting fads and superficial solutions. We're going beyond quick fixes and shiny objects today, to build a foundation of true, lasting health. Andrea Nakayama is back to talk critical basics like blood sugar balance, digestion, and sleep, and how these can truly revolutionize our overall well-being, especially when it comes to horm…

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Nana Osei-Kofi on AfroSwedish: Places of Belonging 1:06:05

5M ago1:06:05

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This discussion is with Dr. Nana Osei-Kofi, (she/her) a Professor Emerita of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies in the School of Language, Culture, and Society at Oregon State University. Her research centers on two primary lines of inquiry focused on justice and the politics of difference. One line examines structural shifts in higher education …

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267. Harnessing Our Genes for Better Digestion, Less Inflammation + More Energy and Empowerment with Andrea Nakayama 40:10

5M ago40:10

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When we’re not feeling 100% or are unhappy with our health status, it’s logical to look for solutions. Plenty of folks out there are ready to tell us to try this or that product or method – often, their product or method. But so often, we already hold the key to feeling better, even if we don’t get to “perfect.” We can influence the expression of o…

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Ep 130: Find Your Bunko 52:25

5M ago52:25

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In Episode 130, hosts Alyce and Laura celebrate* SIX YEARS of hosting and toasting and just doing the most…ing! Want to help us celebrate our anniversary? Buy us a drink and let’s raise a toast! Alyce is D&D/RPG girlie now! Or at least, she’s a sit-around-a-table-with-a-die-and-make-sh\t-up girlie! All aboard the Caravan of Corrections! We’ve got a…

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266. The Anti-Fragile Approach to Bone Loss: Steps to Increasing the Health of Our Bones with Debi Robinson 39:20

5M ago39:20

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When we face bone loss, whether that be osteopenia or osteoporosis, we’re rarely told about lifestyle factors that could make a difference. Today we’ll delve into why we might suffer bone loss, and what we can do about it. Taking our very foundation – the strength of our skeleton – into our own hands is a step worth taking, and our guide in doing s…

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265. Planning: Your Secret Health Weapon (Ben Franklin’s Habit Change Wisdom + Our Favorite Health & Wellness Planners + Frankenplanning + More) 31:05

5M ago31:05

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"If you fail to plan, you're planning to fail," said Ben Franklin! Let’s change our health trajectory by planning! We’ll talk about some tools and some mindset shifts, including for those creative rebels who don’t like to plan! Intention and planning are key in making change in this busy world of overwhelm by simplifying and amplifying the path to …

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Ep 129: Unprobable 1:38:48

6M ago1:38:48

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In Episode 129, hosts Alyce and Laura had* to Frankenstein this episode together from three separate corpses, I mean, recordings, so please enjoy this very neatly stitched together monster of a podcast episode on this #ForceToastTuesday! Reminder that Force Toast is on Bluesky now! Follow us! It’s that time of year again where our podcast hosting p…

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264. The Step Count Trap: Are We Chasing Numbers or Actual Health? #microsteps + More! 30:11

6M ago30:11

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Is it time to re-think your step count goals or habit? Let’s run your ideal number of daily steps past 7 considerations to see where you step sweet spot is. We’ve spoken about all or nothing thinking. Let’s combat it by considering how walking fits in our overall healthy lifestyle goals with an open mind that’s guided equally by science and knowing…

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263. The One Thing That Turns Me Into a Tough Love Coach: A Mindset Shift We ALL Need! 32:37

6M ago32:37

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This particular mindset pitfall can make the difference between realizing our health goals and not! Tackling this common outlook can help us level up our lives overall, leading to more growth, happiness and improved health, so let’s jump in together so we can manage this dynamic and thrive! LET’S TALK THE WALK! ***NEW*** Facebook Group for Our Comm…

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