Best Laurel Morales Podcasts (2025)

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Joseph Wharton: The Law without Morals Is Useless 39:20

2d ago39:20

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From All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #077, part 3 Joseph Wharton was a Quaker businessman and philanthropist whose work is still felt throughout the city and the world. He was the primary founder of Swarthmore College. His business acumen allowed the US Mint to make a healthy profit in the years he was involved. Fisher Park in northeast P…

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Antoinette Westphal: Drexel Forever! 24:16

1d ago24:16

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From All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #077, Part 4 Antoinette Westphal was Drexel through and through. While a student there in the late 1950s, she captained both the field hockey and lacrosse teams, and wrote the newspaper's gossip column. She married fellow grad Ray Westphal and they started a family as Ray turned an idea into a successf…

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Henry Biddle: Educating the Freedman 28:48

3d ago28:48

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From All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #077, part 2 Captain Henry Biddle was wounded in the Battle of Glendale and died a few weeks later after having befriended his treating physician. His wife donated money in his name to found Biddle College in North Carolina, which has since changed its name to Johnson C. Smith University. His son Spenc…

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Charles Macalester: Inventing Glengarry & Torresdale 22:04

3d ago22:04

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #077, Part 1 Charles Macalester established the town of Torresdale, founded Presbyterian Hospital, financially advised eight US presidents, and may have been the richest man in the world. A codicil in his will provided for the beginning of Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, one of the top-ranked lib…

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Some College Namesakes, Part 1 (complete) 2:17:32

5d ago2:17:32

2:17:32

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #077 - College Namesakes Several Laurel Hill residents have institutions of higher learning named in their honor. Charles Macalester made a contribution that helped to turn a small liberal arts school into one of the finest small colleges in the land. Joseph Wharton made fortunes several times over, but is …

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104: Can We Train Fascia? 1:06:44

7d ago1:06:44

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel explores whether you can train fascia, separating myths from facts about this connective tissue. She discusses her personal journey with fascia-focused methods, including self-massage and Yoga Tune Up, and questions commonly held beliefs about fascia adaptation from exercise. Laurel critiques th…

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103: Do Weighted Vests Do Anything For Us? 34:32

21d ago34:32

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Dr. Sarah Court, PT, delves into the trend of walking with weighted vests to improve bone density, especially among perimenopausal and menopausal women. She reviews multiple long-term and short-term studies on the subject, comparing the effectiveness of weighted vests in bone metabolism, bone mineral d…

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Robert A. Groff, MD: Cutting Brain 59:31

25d ago59:31

59:31

Biographical Bytes from Bala: Laurel Hill West Stories #046 For about 30 years in the middle of the 20th century, medical wisdom had declared that destroying organically healthy brain tissue was a legitimate treatment for varying psychiatric disorders. The concept of psychosurgery dates back to the Neolithic period but became more prominent in the …

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BG Henry Naglee: Civil War Hero, Famed Vintner, Scoundrel 30:10

1M ago30:10

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #076, part 5 Philadelphian Henry Naglee was a West Point graduate who fought in Mexico, the West, and the Civil War. He took a liking to the West Coast and built the first permanent commercial structure in San Francisco, installed vineyards that produced the finest brandy in the country, and is namesake for…

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Louis Bossle: The Best Rat Catcher in the Land 28:45

1M ago28:45

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #076, part 4 Rat Catcher Lou Bossle was proud of his profession - it is even carved onto his Laurel Hill West tombstone. Twice in the 1890s, Philadelphia newspapers sent a reporter to keep him company in rat-infested basements while he was on the job. I'll tell you about the long relationship between humans…

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Mabel Tinley, alias Lasca Vega, alias Mrs. John Van Ness Roberts 31:35

1M ago31:35

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #76, part 3 Mabel Tinley was a Philadelphia-born con woman with a hypnotizing gaze who worked her way into New York Society with boldness and beauty. Fellow cemetery historian Tom Keels tells her remarkable story and suggests an inscription for her stone - should she ever get one. Here Lies MABEL TINLEY AKA…

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MAJ Wakeman Griffin Gribbel: Unsuccessfully Dealing with the Aftermath of War 47:31

1M ago47:31

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From All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #076 This segment of the podcast talks about the evolution of the diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from nostalgia and soldier's heart to shell shock and battle fatigue and the thousand yard stare. W. Griffin Gribbel was a wealthy Chestnut Hill businessman and Great War veteran whose wealth, …

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102: The Problem with Moralizing Movement 1:12:49

1M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel explores how we’ve come to assign moral value to certain movement concepts—like compression, flexion, anterior tilt, and instability—and why that language does more harm than good. She unpacks how terms that are neutral by definition often get rebranded as “bad,” “dangerous,” or “dysfunctional” …

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Morton McMichael Hoyt: Third Time's Not a Charm, Either 20:26

1M ago20:26

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #076, part 1 Morton McMichael Hoyt was named for his great-grandfather the mayor. His sister, Elinor Wylie, was a famed poet and author. Before he had turned 21, he married Jeanine Bankhead, older sister of up-and-coming actress Tallulah. When the marriage failed, they tried again. And then a third time. Th…

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FINALE: 2 Lives Wins International Women's Podcast Award! 1:22:03

1M ago1:22:03

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2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” We won an International Women's Podcast Award! In this 100th episode and our podcast finale Valerie and Laurel turn the microphone on each other and share their own 2 Lives stories. 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder is…

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A Handful of Eccentrics 3:01:42

1M ago3:01:42

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #076 The July 2025 episode tells of five people who really didn’t fit anywhere else. Morton McMichael Hoyt married the same woman three times and once jumped off a steamship to impress a 17-year-old girl. Major Wakeman Griffin Gribbel was gassed and wounded during the Great War; during one of several psycho…

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101: 6 Takeaways from Running a Marathon that Apply to Any Exercise Goal 48:26

2M ago48:26

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel shares six universal takeaways from training for and running her first marathon—and how they apply to any long term, challenging, exercise-related goal. Whether your goal is to build strength, increase stamina, or just feel more capable in your daily life, this episode explores fundamental train…

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Comedian Finds The Humor And Heart In Chronic Illness 35:46

2M ago35:46

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Before 2020 Laura worked night and day to achieve her dream of being on Saturday Night Live. Then she got Covid and months later woke up from a coma completely paralyzed and unable to communicate. Today she lives with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome caused by scarred lungs and a whole new outlook. With new found grit and purpose Laura shares he…

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Milton C. Work: America's Bridge Master 49:34

2M ago49:34

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Biographical Bytes from Bala #045 for mid-June 2025 The card games whist and bridge arrived in Victorian Philadelphia and captivated its upper-class population. Bridge clubs formed all over town, but people soon realized the man in the know was Milton C. Work, a Philadelphia lawyer. A scoring system that Work popularized for contract bridge remains…

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Clarence Wiener: Laurel Hill's Baron Munchausen 31:11

2M ago31:11

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, part 4 Baron von Munchausen was a German military man who traveled the country spreading his tales of wonder, which always featured himself in the role of a hero. Clarence Wiener came from a wealthy Philadelphia family. He started to burnish his reputation during his brief stay at Harvard. Eventually,…

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Princess Olga Demidoff Stoever: A Princess with Attitude 13:08

2M ago13:08

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #75, part 5 Princess Olga Demidoff was from one royal family and married into another, the house of Trubetskoy. She eventually married Philadelphia archeologist Edward Stoever, but supported herself as both an escort and as madame in a high-end New York brothel. Her name is on the tombstone, but she is loca…

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100: The Hidden Cost of "Just Do Something" Fitness Advice 26:40

2M ago26:40

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Sarah explores the commonly held belief that any amount of exercise is better than none. Using recent research, she discusses the benefits of minimal exercise on cardiovascular health and longevity but also highlights the limitations of this advice. She emphasizes the need for strength training and pow…

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Marquis d'Esken de Frenoys & Baron Michael von Suttka 21:53

2M ago21:53

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, part 3 In Paris before the Great War, he was known as Roberto Carles Eskens, but acquired the title of “The Marquis D’Eskens de Frenoys.” Baron James Ivan Michael von Suttka was born in Canton, Ohio, and claimed to be an Olympic caliber pistol shot. Both men married rich American women. It is difficul…

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Quitting Corporate Grind Saves Writer's Life 40:19

2M ago40:19

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After two scary surgeries Rachel Stone lived in fear of a rare orbital tumor returning. It was only when she left the corporate world to pursue her writing dream that her tumor shrank. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christian Arnder…

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Countess Santa Eulalia, aka Libbie Shindler Stetson 32:45

2M ago32:45

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From all Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, part 2 Elizabeth "Libby" Shindler was an Indiana farm girl / schoolteacher who caught the eye of philanthropist / hatmaker John B. Stetson and became his third wife. When left a widow with several million dollars, she was pursued and captured by a Portuguese nobleman who was not quite what he cla…

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The United States and Peerage Titles 22:32

2M ago22:32

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075, Part 1 In the last quarter of the 19th century, there was a surge in marriages between European nobility and American heiresses as families exchanged money for titles. These women became known as "dollar princesses," and soon your east coast soiree was not complete without a contessa or marchioness to…

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Laurel Hill Nobility, Part 1 2:23:46

2M ago2:23:46

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #075 In the late 19th and early 20th century, more than 450 American heiresses traded their fortunes for a European title; they were called "dollar princesses." Elizabeth Shindler Stetson was the hatmaker's third wife who married into a Portuguese title. Roberto Carles Eskens claimed Belgian nobility as Mar…

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99: Is the Sitting-Rising Test a Lifespan Predictor - or Just Hype? 34:15

3M ago34:15

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In this 'Inbetweenie' episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah delves into the widespread misinterpretation of a 2014 research study titled 'Ability to Sit and Rise from the Floor as a Predictor of All-Cause Mortality.' Popularly known as the Sitting Rising Test (SRT), the study has been sensationalized in the media and on social platforms, cla…

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Plus Size Fashion Blogger Promotes Equal Treatment Of All Bodies 32:45

3M ago32:45

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Alysse Dalessandro posted a picture of herself in a bikini because after years of bullying she finally understood that being confident in her body and telling her story changed hearts and minds. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christ…

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Jack Merriam & Dream Garden 47:02

3M ago47:02

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Biographical Bytes from Bala: Laurel Hill West Stories #044 for mid-May, 2025 John W. “Jack” Merriam made his fortune in real estate development – Oxford Valley Mall, Cedarbrook Apartment Complex, and many others. Among his acquisitions was the Curtis Publishing Building on Washington Square, with its magnificent Maxfield Parrish / Louis Comfort Ti…

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98: Capacities for Longevity Part 3 - Cardio 2:25:16

3M ago2:25:16

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, we dive into cardiovascular health and the role of cardiorespiratory fitness in supporting longevity—especially for women as they age. We break down the science behind moderate and vigorous aerobic exercise, explain how it differs from strength training, and explore why both are essential for long-term…

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How One Mom Changed From Conservative Christian To Passionate LGBTQ+ Advocate 26:23

3M ago26:23

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Today Sara Cunningham gives free mom hugs to any member of the LGBTQ+ community who needs them after years of rejecting her son’s coming out because she had adhered to rules of her church. Still she doesn’t feel she’s done enough to make up for that lost time with him. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is c…

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2LT Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill: Gassed! 27:16

3M ago27:16

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From All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, part 5 2LT Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill was a PAFA-trained artist who specialized in landscapes and beach scenes. He joined the Army in 1915 and served during the Battles of Ypres and the Somme. While he survived a gas attack, his lungs were apparently damaged, which led to his premature death in 1…

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MAJ Alfred Reginald Allen, MD: The Choices a Man Makes 19:14

3M ago19:14

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, segment 4 Alfred Reginald Allen, MD, was a UPenn med school grad, a clever researcher in neurologic injuries, a brilliant composer of operas and hymns, founder of the Savoy Company, and one of the finest photomicrographers in the world. But when he joined the Army, it was as a combat officer. He was k…

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CPT Alan Wood Lukens: Lost in the Fog of War 21:36

3M ago21:36

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, segment 3 CPT Alan Wood Lukens was variously reported as killed in action, missing in action, hospitalized at an unknown site in France, and possible prisoner of war. He had been killed in action in September, but it took the Lukens family until January to determine what had really happened to Allen. …

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1LT Dillwyn Parrish Starr: From Groton to Gallipoli and The Somme 19:29

3M ago19:29

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, section 2 1LT Dillwyn Parrish Starr joined the military long before the United States entered the war. He had been a football star at Groton and at Harvard. He ended up with the Coldstream Guard where he was killed in action during the Battle of Somme. He is buried in France, but his family has added …

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Philadelphia and the Great War 10:56

3M ago10:56

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Excerpt from All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074, part 1 The United States tried to stay out of the European conflict that started in 1914 but eventually joined the fray. Philadelphia, "The Workshop of the World," provided doughboys with blankets, footwear, and head gear. By the time the US Congress declared war in April, 1917, hundreds …

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The Killing Fields of France, Part 1: Dillwyn Parrish Starr; Alan Wood Lukens; Alfred Reginald Allen; Elisha Kent Kane Wetherill 2:00:13

3M ago2:00:13

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All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #074 The United States was dragged into a war that it seemed nobody wanted, but that was inevitable anyway. Philadelphia produced massive amounts of materials for the American doughboys. 1LT Dillwyn Parrish Starr was impatient for action. He joined Britain’s esteemed Coldstream Guard and was readily accepte…

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97: Stronger Than Ever - BDC Alums Share Their Stories 1:27:35

3M ago1:27:35

1:27:35

Welcome to Episode 97 of the Movement Logic Podcast! In this special episode, Laurel and Sarah talk to four women who recently completed the Bone Density Course: Lift for Longevity about their experiences. Whether it’s building strength and stability for hiking and biking, reclaiming confidence in their bodies, or surprising themselves with what th…

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96: Bone Density Grifters: Introducing the Grift-O-Meter! 2:49:08

3M ago2:49:08

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In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah and Laurel dig into the grift surrounding popular bone health programs, critically analyzing Bones for Life, Bone Coach, and Buff Bones. They introduce the Grift-O-Meter™ scale to rate each program on their misleading tactics and claims about osteoporosis treatment. They conclude by decrying the …

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Mom Turns Setback Into Triumph After Being Edged Out Of Workforce 23:03

4M ago23:03

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Amy’s at the top of her game as a marketing consultant and journalist doing what she loves but it took a major setback before she could fully embrace this second chapter and reinvent her life. 2 Lives “The second begins the moment we realize we have only one.” 2 Lives is created by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Christia…

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