Best Independent Podcast Network | Sarah Podcasts (2025)

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Thinking About Hiring A Photographer For Your Home Birth? An Interview With Birth Photographer Christina Benton 45:12

5d ago45:12

45:12

In this episode we're talking with Christina Benton - birth photographer, birth and postpartum doula, mom and wife. Christina shares her beautiful home birth and hospital birth stories, from behind the lens, and she shares why moms and families should highly consider hiring a photographer for their homebirth. This is a first for the Doing It At Hom…

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Ep 232: From Baywatch to Emmy Wins – Karina Michel P.G.A. The Art of Reinvention 34:31

10d ago34:31

34:31

In this inspiring episode, Damien Swaby sits down with multi-hyphenate creative Karina Michel—an actress, model, producer, and Emmy-winning executive producer. Karina shares her fascinating journey from a childhood dream in Northamptonshire to navigating Hollywood auditions and eventually leading impactful storytelling projects as the head of Tallu…

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So, What Happens After Your Home Birth? 32:29

12d ago32:29

32:29

In this episode we're commenting on a blog article that Matthew found in Romper, called ”7 Things That Happen After You Give Birth At Home.” The article covers everything from what happens with the mess, to baby's first checkup, to bonding with your new baby. This was such a great article, simple and informative, that it inspired us to do this epis…

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Ep 231: The Art of Video Editing with Emmy Winner Cybele Policastro 33:36

19d ago33:36

33:36

The Art of Video Editing with Emmy Winner Cybele Policastro Guest: Cybele Policastro, a highly accomplished and multi-Emmy Award-winning video editor based in New York City. Expertise: Extensive experience in video editing for a wide range of high-profile media, including news and entertainment. Career Highlights: Over 20 years of experience as a d…

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Fearless First Time Mom at 38 with Tammy Williams 55:42

20d ago55:42

55:42

In this episode we're talking with Tammy Williams. Tammy is a 38 year old first time mom who chose to have her baby at home. She is an amazing momma who approached her home birth without fear, and had a magic experience. If Tammy could, she would shout from every rooftop about how awesome her home birth experience was and how every woman can give b…

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"Organizing Information" with Meredith Butts 53:50

21d ago53:50

53:50

Fellow New Jerseyan Meredith and I randomly crossed paths on Bluesky, and I'm glad we did! Meredith's lesson is great, and our conversation blew my mind in about five different dimensions. Guest: Meredith Butts, Library and Information Scientist Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6, 7, 8 Resources: Information Organization Lesson: https://edushare.ing/organizingi…

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Ep 230: Beyond the Turmoil: Isabelle Mecattaf's Lens on Lebanon 36:05

22d ago36:05

36:05

Welcome to the podcast! Today we have filmmaker Isabelle on the show to discuss her journey from Lebanon to NYU and her experiences crafting compelling films. We'll delve into her creative process, her passion for telling human stories amidst political turmoil, and her advice for emerging filmmakers. Get ready for an inspiring conversation about re…

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Crunchy Moms, Community and Placenta Previa with Danielle Turk-Bly 44:52

25d ago44:52

44:52

In today's episode we're talking with Danielle Turk-Bly, two time mom with a third on the way. Danielle is a self described "crunchy mom" (#represent) and we have an amazing conversation on this episode. We talk about all kinds of things from the birth planning to cloth diapering and homeschooling, running while pregnant, facing your fear demons ar…

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"Creating a Culture of Reading" with Sarah Ducharme 39:28

28d ago39:28

39:28

Sarah joins us all the way from Mumbai, India! And she brings some great ideas for building reading culture with active and engaged students. Guest: Sarah Ducharme, Head of Secondary Library Grade(s) Taught: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Resources: Creating a Culture of Reading: Booktalks & more Lesson: Various activities: https://oberoi-is.libguides.com/…

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Ep 229: Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP & Entertainment Law with Kennington Groff, Esq. 31:35

1M ago31:35

31:35

In this episode, we sit down with Kennington Groff, Esq., an experienced attorney specializing in intellectual property, entertainment, and corporate law. With a career spanning major companies like HBO, NBCUniversal, and Lionsgate, Kennington shares insights into protecting creative work, legal pitfalls businesses should avoid, and how the enterta…

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You're Doing Great, Mama! 14:45

1M ago14:45

14:45

In this bite-sized episode, I share some realness with you. This week has been tough for me. At any point, I’ve felt frustrated, tired, stressed, over-extended, low, and a bunch of other adjectives you use when everything feels difficult. I didn’t take time for myself and had myself convinced that I wasn’t doing enough - that I wasn’t feeling produ…

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Switching to Home Birth at 31 weeks with Sara-Beth Reuter 36:22

1M ago36:22

36:22

In this episode we're talking to Sara-Beth Reuter about her inspiring journey to home birth. Sara-Beth is a great example of courage and determination. After her doctor told her that she would not be able to deliver naturally and would need a c-section because of the size of her baby, she and her husband Matthew decided to get another opinion on th…

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"Biography Bowling" with Bernadette Roche 33:13

1M ago33:13

33:13

When I saw Bernadette's post on Bluesky featuring a video of her students serving as bowling alley bumpers, I had to know more! I'm so glad Bernadette was willing to share about this hands-on learning activity she does with her students to teach about, and then reinforce, library materials organization. Guest: Bernadette Roche Grade(s) Taught: K, 1…

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Ep 228: From I Love Lucy to Ally McBeal: Amy Castle's Path to Stardom and Music 55:29

2M ago55:29

55:29

Join us for an exciting conversation with the multi-talented Amy as she shares her journey from a young performer influenced by iconic shows like I Love Lucy and Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood to landing major roles in TV hits like Ally McBeal. In this episode, we dive deep into Amy’s creative evolution, from memorizing Lucille Ball's famous Vitameataveg…

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The Postpartum Sex Episode: Why We’re Having Our Best Sex After Baby 1:06:29

2M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

In this episode we're talking all about having sex after baby. Yes, this is the much anticipated followup to our episode about sex while pregnant (link below). Postpartum sex can be tricky, and for us it involved patience, compassion and creativity. But now, both Matthew and I can say without a doubt, that we're having the BEST SEX OF OUR RELATIONS…

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Ep 227: From Dentistry to Emmy Gold: The Cinematic Journey of Michael Fitzer 41:52

2M ago41:52

41:52

In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Mike, an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer with over 25 years of experience in the film industry. We traversed the fascinating landscape of his career, uncovering the pivotal moments that shaped his unique approach to visual storytelling. Mike's journey is a testamen…

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 2 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

This episode is part two of our conversation with Christie Andersen, our first-time mom planning her home birth while her husband Ryan had been stationed in Korea throughout the whole pregnancy. And a lot has changed since our last conversation! For one, we had a baby! Little Charlotte has since stepped on the scene, and we get to hear all about he…

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Interactive History with Rachael Welsh 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

My new friend Rachael Welsh shared a great idea on Bluesky, and I had to learn more! Thanks to her generosity, we can now all learn along with her and her students as she shares her interactive history lesson. Guest: Rachael Welsh Grade(s) Taught: 5, 6 Resources: Interactive History Lesson: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGVAMqSWxc/vUSYg5HVNeki2Ys0p…

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Ep 226: The Art of Music Law: Navigating the Industry with Sarah Falzon 24:02

2M ago24:02

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In this episode of The Art of Music Law, we dive into the world of entertainment law with Sarah Falzon, an accomplished associate at Taylor Oballa Murray Leyland LLP. With her expertise in music and entertainment law, Sarah shares her insights on the unique legal challenges artists and music companies face today.Episode Highlights:1. Background & C…

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 1 32:16

2M ago32:16

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In this episode we're talking with Christie Andersen about her upcoming home birth. Christie was pregnant at the time of our recording, just days away from giving birth. We were incredibly excited that Christie wanted to share her homebirth story with us and let us into her experience as a soon-to-be-mom. On top of all of that magic, Christie was e…

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Ep 225: Mastering the Art of Cinematography with Quenell Jones, SOC 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Guest: Quenell Jones, SOC (Society of Camera Operators)Episode Overview: In this episode, Damien Swaby sits down with Quenell Jones, an accomplished cinematographer and camera operator, to discuss his journey in the film industry, his passion for cinematography, and the collaborative nature of filmmaking. Quenell shares insights from his experience…

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Increasing Independence & Engagement via Library Skills with Gwen Blumberg 55:46

2M ago55:46

55:46

First-year school libarian Gwen and I stumbled across each other on Bluesky, and I'm glad we did! We had a great time chatting about being new school librarians, and Gwen shared some of her methods for engaging her students with the library space. Guest: Gwen Blumberg Grade(s) Taught: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Resources: Strengthening Library Skill…

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Ep 224: Breaking Barriers in Hollywood with Diane Strand 19:13

2M ago19:13

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Episode Summary: Welcome to another episode of Filmmaking Conversations with Damien Swaby! In this inspiring episode, we sit down with powerhouse producer, entrepreneur, and mentor Diane Strand. From working on legendary TV shows like Friends and General Hospital to founding the JDS Creative Academy, Diane has dedicated her career to both storytell…

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Trust, Surrender and the Magic of Home Birth with Melissa Thormahlen 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

In today's episode we're talking to two-time mom Melissa Thormahlen, about the home birth of her son Tyler. Melissa's home birth story is a beautiful example of trust and surrender to the process of childbirth. Melissa Thormahlen knows how to give me “all the feels.” I knew her story would impact many when her first email to me about her birth stor…

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Ep 223: The DocuStoryteller: Behind the Lens with Ann Rogers 33:11

2M ago33:11

33:11

Ann Rogers A 2021 Impact Partners Documentary Producers Fellow, Ann Rogers is a jack-of-all-trades Documentary Producer who has spent the last decade in the entertainment trenches learning the creative and business nuts and bolts of bringing a nonfiction story to screen. Dedicated to bringing true stories to life with integrity and heart, she thriv…

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Ep 222: Breaking In: Class, Rejection & Resilience with Helen Tompson 27:38

3M ago27:38

27:38

Episode Summary: In this episode we sit down with screenwriter, script editor, and playwright Helen Tompson to talk about the often-overlooked struggles of working-class creatives in the film and TV industry. From imposter syndrome to industry gatekeeping, Helen shares her personal journey—from leaving school early and working as a young carer to l…

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When It Comes To Home Birth, Everything Is Energy 20:32

3M ago20:32

20:32

Everything is energy - this is a principle that Matthew and I became aware of a few years ago and since then have used it to guide our lives. How we create and nurture our relationships, our businesses and how we make decisions in our lives have all been influenced. And especially our home birth journey. Essentially when it comes to planning your h…

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“Troybery Author Blitz & Young Teen Lit” with Christina Chatel 49:45

3M ago49:45

49:45

I had heard Christina discussing her passion for getting publishers to focus on books for our 12-15 year olds on Amy Hermon's School Librarians United podcast, and was completely on board with her message. Months later, I happened to come across Christina on Bluesky, where we were able to connect and share some ideas. And now she's here to share so…

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Thinking About Hiring A Photographer For Your Home Birth? An Interview With Birth Photographer Christina Benton 45:12

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Ep 232: From Baywatch to Emmy Wins – Karina Michel P.G.A. The Art of Reinvention 34:31

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So, What Happens After Your Home Birth? 32:29

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Ep 231: The Art of Video Editing with Emmy Winner Cybele Policastro 33:36

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Fearless First Time Mom at 38 with Tammy Williams 55:42

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"Organizing Information" with Meredith Butts 53:50

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Ep 230: Beyond the Turmoil: Isabelle Mecattaf's Lens on Lebanon 36:05

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Crunchy Moms, Community and Placenta Previa with Danielle Turk-Bly 44:52

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"Creating a Culture of Reading" with Sarah Ducharme 39:28

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Ep 229: Protecting Creativity: Navigating IP & Entertainment Law with Kennington Groff, Esq. 31:35

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You're Doing Great, Mama! 14:45

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Switching to Home Birth at 31 weeks with Sara-Beth Reuter 36:22

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"Biography Bowling" with Bernadette Roche 33:13

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Ep 228: From I Love Lucy to Ally McBeal: Amy Castle's Path to Stardom and Music 55:29

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The Postpartum Sex Episode: Why We’re Having Our Best Sex After Baby 1:06:29

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Ep 227: From Dentistry to Emmy Gold: The Cinematic Journey of Michael Fitzer 41:52

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 2 30:47

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Interactive History with Rachael Welsh 45:09

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Ep 226: The Art of Music Law: Navigating the Industry with Sarah Falzon 24:02

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First Pregnancy, Planning a Home Birth and an Active Duty Daddy with Christie Andersen - Part 1 32:16

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Ep 225: Mastering the Art of Cinematography with Quenell Jones, SOC 1:04:55

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Increasing Independence & Engagement via Library Skills with Gwen Blumberg 55:46

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Ep 224: Breaking Barriers in Hollywood with Diane Strand 19:13

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Trust, Surrender and the Magic of Home Birth with Melissa Thormahlen 45:09

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Ep 223: The DocuStoryteller: Behind the Lens with Ann Rogers 33:11

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Ep 222: Breaking In: Class, Rejection & Resilience with Helen Tompson 27:38

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When It Comes To Home Birth, Everything Is Energy 20:32

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“Troybery Author Blitz & Young Teen Lit” with Christina Chatel 49:45

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