A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean? What really is margarine, or why do trees change colors in the fall? Melissa is a chemist, and to answer these questions she started a podcast, called Chemistry for your life! In each episode Melissa explains the chemistry behind one of life’s mysteries to Jam, who is definitely not a chemist, but she explains it in a w ...
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Tune into a 45 min hang out with with sketch comedy duo and brothers Lachlan and Jaxon Fairbairn. Think banter about things that piss them off, soap box moments about things that don’t matter, and unique solutions to problems that never were an issue to begin with, Fairbairn Podcast is a natural performance based comedy podcast. The guys are sarcastic, but mean well and is a pullback behind the curtain of two of the biggest faces on the Australian internet.
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Pioneering Today is all about getting back to basics, simple living, and self-sufficiency with old-fashioned skills and wisdom in a modern world. With heirloom gardening, canning, preserving the harvest, from scratch cooking, raising your own food, including livestock (backyard chickens, pigs, and cattle), natural medicine, herbs, DIY like soap making along with living a simple self-sufficient life, no matter where you live. Hosted by 5th generation homesteader, Melissa K. Norris, author of ...
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100% handmade soap made the natural old-fashioned way created in small batches. All of our homemade soaps are hand cut and made with only the finest quality oils and botanicals becoming the best handmade natural soap made from the purest ingredients on Earth.
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Second Law Soap Opera is the comedic storytelling of a group of scientists and students as they navigate their work, their studies and their loves.
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In the realm of skincare, the allure of natural handmade soap has captivated many, and at the forefront of this movement are Lard and Ashes Soap Shops.
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The Soap Dish with Deanna Wallin, Sponsored By The Naples Soap Company
Host Deanna Wallin, Founder and CEO, Naples Soap Co.
Skincare, lifestyle, heath and wellness company and retailer. We provide handmade products, using natural ingredients made in the USA. We offer the highest quality skin and hair care products made with natural and organic ingredients. Our products are not only beautiful, but more importantly, actually work.I personally struggled and suffered with eczema and psoriasis most of my life. I tried everything to relieve my symptoms - including products recommended by dermatologists. When my daughte ...
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From agriculture to the X-ray machine, Stuff to Blow Your Mind hosts Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick explore the inventions we created, and how they created us.
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Hey there, fellow skincare aficionados and soap devotees! If you've ever felt like your skin is as sensitive as a cat in a room full of rocking chairs, fret not! We've got the perfect remedy for you: Listen to Why Natural Handmade Soaps Are Better for Sensitive Skin through our enlightening podcast episode! Visit: https://lardandashes.com/
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Kukuru Australia is Australia's award winning natural and organic bath and body products. Offering a wide range of organic soaps, bath salts and bath bombs as well as eye creams, floral water and massage oils.
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Easy to readily use Remedies for life, healthy habits, budget tips, simple use homemade ingredients, hacks to deal with daily woes and a laugh or two. Great things are within your reach already. Simplest things with basic use, inspiring stories and advice from mentors who may be considered experts by yours truly. Let me be the bridge between you and the plants for the best medicine and because I want to introduce you to the benefits that await you. Follow Just Dandy Podcast and find out how ...
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Self-Improvement with Crystals, Curiosities, Magic and Beyond - Big Crystal Energy Podcast with Ashleigh Bodell
Ashleigh Bodell
Big Crystal Energy Podcast 🎙️✨ Welcome to Big Crystal Energy—the podcast where magic meets the everyday. Hosted by Ashleigh Bodell, a physician assistant by day and a mystical explorer by night, this show is your portal into the realms of crystals, energy work, and the esoteric. Whether you’re a seasoned witch or just crystal-curious, Ashleigh brings you insightful, down-to-earth conversations with healers, spiritual guides, and magic-makers who reveal how to blend the mystical with modern l ...
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The Loh Down on Science: Special Pandemic Edition explores the science and history of pandemics (appropriate for middle school and up). Each week, fascinating new three-minute modules are reported by science writers from the Loh Down on Science "Hive." Subjects include: global crises' unexpected "silver linings" (i.e. technological innovations), what Isaac Newton did during HIS 1600's college quarantine, the science of soap, COVID-19's surprising impacts on climate change, and Folding@home, ...
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🎧 Interesting Stories, Jokes, & Banter 🧠 Podcast For Bored Minds 🎥 Video & clips filmed with every episode Remember back in school when you had to present a project without doing much research? -This is pretty much the equivalent. Listen to 3 friends stumble through an hour of weekly conversation and content covering current events and relatable middle class topics. Based just outside Toronto, Canada - always down to collab. Much love. Reach us here --> https://discord.gg/C2DmDwwWcA
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The three of us have varying perspectives and experiences in the LGBTQ community. Each week, we tackle a different topic that pertains to the LGBTQ community. We also have a Q&A segment where we answer all of your burning questions! We hope to give a voice to the various people in the community because it's not as simple as "I like girls."
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Habits of Healing with Dr. Donna Perillo
Dr Donna Perillo will help you live a vibrant lifestyle by incorporating habits that empower you physically, emotionally, and chemically.
The Habits of Healing podcasts are designed to help you live a happy, healthy, vibrant lifestyle. By incorporating habits that empower you physically, emotionally, and chemically, you can begin the journey to optimal heath and well-being.
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Welcome to the I Still Call Australia Home podcast - your dose of inspiration and joy sparked by the wild splendour of Australia, hosted by Felicia Rusher - founder of I Still Call Australia Home.com - an eCommerce store selling gifts that spark joy and delight using wild Australia as their theme.In this podcast, we'll be taking you on the road, sharing inspiring stories of amazing Australians who are creators of products & experiences; using our land, native animals, and wildlife as their m ...
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Exploring Sacred Incense Crafting, Crystals, and Spiritual Rituals with Jonathan Hasler of Simple Incense
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1:01:39In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with Jonathan Hasler, the founder of Simple Incense, an artisan incense company devoted to sacred, sustainable, and sensory experiences. Jonathan’s journey into incense-making is anything but ordinary, filled with mystical moments, family ties, and a reverence for nature’s treasures. Together, Ashleig…
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Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply
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51:22Join me for this podcast with Will Harris from White Oak Pastures and Taylor Henry from Acres USA as we discuss what's going on with fertilizer companies and immunity for their products. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/472 Grab your tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference here …
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This episode of 'Chemistry for Your Life' features Melissa and Jam tackling various chemistry questions sourced from the 'Explain Like I'm Five' subreddit. They aim to explain complex chemistry concepts in a manner even a 5-year-old could understand. Questions discussed include why water isn't flammable, how carbonation works, the nature of colors …
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The boys list the best foods to eat when you’re just willing to cut loose.By MIK MADE
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The boys talk about Jaxon’s cat Brick, Lachlan’s favourite new YouTube channel, and 1940s Los Angeles.By MIK MADE
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Preserved Magic: Todd Bass on Queer Oddities, Mystic Lizards, and Art as Transformation
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1:00:39In this very special Pride Month episode, host Ashleigh Bodell is joined by Todd Bass, the brilliantly creative mind behind Toddities Animal Preservation—an LGBTQ-owned business making waves in the world of weird art and oddities. Broadcasting on none other than a Friday the 13th, Ashleigh sets the magical mood and introduces listeners to Madame Ly…
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Leaving the Homestead: What Every Homesteader Needs to Know Before Stepping Away
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30:05So you want to go on vacation or you need to leave town for a few days... but you have a homestead. Feel like you're stuck? Listen to today’s podcast with four fellow homesteading moms as we share our tips and tricks for how we prepare to leave our homesteads. Plus, the commonly forgotten tasks! For more information and any links mentioned in today…
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Melissa and Jam discuss the multifaceted debate surrounding the use of the widely known weed killer, Roundup, specifically its active ingredient, glyphosate. Prompted by a listener's question, they explore the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of glyphosate, including its effectiveness in agriculture, potential health risks, and environmental imp…
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The boys break down each stereotypes for each Australian city. Like it says in the title.By MIK MADE
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What would you do with a billion dollars?
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1:03:27Jaxon’s doing 75 day hard, Lachlan is getting drunk, and the boys ask each other what they would do if they were rich.By MIK MADE
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Manifesting Magic in Iceland: Crystals, Folklore, and Spiritual Journeys
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30:31In this episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast, host Ashleigh Bodell takes listeners on a captivating journey into the magic of Icelandic crystals. Brimming with excitement for her own impending adventure to Iceland—a destination that has called to her for most of her life—Ashleigh explores the unique stones, minerals, and folklore that make Ice…
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The Hidden Layer of Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense
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46:30In this podcast, we're discussing the hidden layers of homestead security and why community may be your best defense. When we talk about defense, many people think about locks, cameras, etc. But what if your greatest security wasn't a thing but a who? For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/…
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Are we breathing recycled air on airplanes?
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39:58#212 Melissa and Jam explore the concept of ozone and its impact on air quality in airplanes. Melissa explains the chemical reaction of ozone, why it's significant in organic chemistry, and how it can lead to discomfort in air travel by interacting with the oils on our skin. They also discuss various tips for flying and the potential benefits of no…
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Lachlan battles Darcy in a quiz involving questions he is really good at and ones he has no idea about.By MIK MADE
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Today the boys are joined by Darcy, former member of the team. They reminisce on old memories and dabble in some serious shenanigans.By MIK MADE
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Embracing Gemini Season: Crystals, Communication, and a Sparkling 50th Episode Celebration
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29:00In this spellbinding 50th episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast, host Ashleigh Bodell invites listeners to embrace the curious, communicative spirit of Gemini season. With Mercury’s influence bringing wit, change, and intellectual energy, Ashleigh reflects on her podcast’s evolution—from humble beginnings in a closet to a thriving, magical comm…
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Don’t Transplant These Crops—Why Direct Seeding Works Better w/ Don Tipping
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50:13Join me with Don Tipping from Siskiyou Seeds as we discuss direct sowing methods for seeds. You’ll also want to catch his tips on how to keep weeds out of the garden, and his brilliant hack for using a flamethrower without ruining your seedlings. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/469 G…
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#110 Rebroadcast Originally Published August 26, 2021 We've all heard about it. And most likely you've heard that it's in danger. But what is the ozone layer in the first place? And once we learn that, how about figuring out why it's in danger? Ok let's do it. References from this episode https://www.chemistryworld.com/podcasts/ozone/3005901.articl…
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The boys rank every Shrek movie with too much passion & play a game where each person can shoot 5 different infinite liquids from their fingers.By MIK MADE
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If you’ve ever been ignored by Florence Pugh in your imagination, this one’s for you.By MIK MADE
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Infusing Everyday Magic: Herbal Tarot, Soap Making, and Science With Green Moon Witchery
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53:05In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell sits down with the wildly magical Sarah Key-DeLyria—herbalist, gardener, performer, former professor, and the creative force behind Green Moon Witchery. Based in Portland, Oregon, Sarah has spent over twenty years weaving together science, spirituality, and earthy enchantment through her passion for plants and …
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Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care
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49:32Join me with Farrow Skincare’s Charles Mayfield as we discuss the benefits of tallow and lard for skincare, especially pre-sun and post-sun skincare. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/468 Check out Farrow Skincare and get 15% off your purchase with coupon code “Melissa15”: https://farr…
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Ask a Chemist: What is heavy water? (and other questions)
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43:43Question and Response #67 Melissa and Jam dive into a series of chemistry-related questions from their audience. From understanding why wintergreen mints spark in the dark to the science of pregnancy tests and heavy water, the episode covers a broad range of fascinating topics. They also discuss the role of moisturizers, dispel myths about chapstic…
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The boys debate how many unarmed men it would take to defeat various animals. It gets graphic. And weirdly emotional.By MIK MADE
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This episode contains sub-zero camping, fashion disasters and one of the strangest art stories you’ll ever hear.By MIK MADE
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Why Crystal Girls Get Side-Eyed: Spirituality, Skepticism, and the Power of the Unseen
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37:05In this episode of the Big Crystal Energy Podcast, host Ashleigh welcomes listeners back for another journey into all things mystical and magical—proudly embracing the “weird.” Ashleigh, an orthopedic physician assistant by day and seeker of all things arcane by night, takes on the stigma and skepticism often faced by those drawn to crystals and me…
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Thinking About Getting a Herding Dog? WATCH THIS FIRST
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44:14If you're looking to get a farm dog, you may be wondering which farm dog breeds are best. This can vary based on many factors, from your needs, your property and your time commitment to training the dog. Listen to this podcast interview with Jordyn Kelly from Working Aussies Homestead. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast…
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#211 Melissa and Jam delve into the chemistry behind increased flatulence on airplanes. They explore how changes in air pressure affect gas expansion in the human body, leading to more frequent gas release during flights. The discussion covers the physiology of high altitude flatus expulsion (HAFE), personal anecdotes, and practical advice for mana…
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The boys test each other’s knowledge on topics they actively dislike.By MIK MADE
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Jaxon spirals through message requests, Lachlan remembers Saturday Disney, and the boys debate the top 5 hours of the day.By MIK MADE
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From Catholic Roots to Bhakti Yoga: Finding Spiritual Connection Beyond Tradition with Stephanie Sato
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1:02:39In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell reconnects with her freshman college roommate and longtime friend, Stephanie Sato. Stephanie, now a yoga center owner, life coach, mom, and spiritual seeker, joins Ashleigh to share her unique spiritual journey—one that started in a traditional Catholic upbringing and led her into the world of bhakti yoga, East…
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Chemistry at Home: Chromatography Rebroadcast Originally Published June 29, 2020 Here's another bonus episode dedicated to teaching a specific chemistry experiment you can do at home. This month, we see what happens when we combine markers, coffee filters, and water. Let's do chemistry! Watch the experiment here! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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Lachlan & Jaxon react to a list of unhinged English translations found on Japanese and Chinese restaurant menus, caution signs, and public toilets.By MIK MADE
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The boys recap a chaotic cocktail crawl in Manly, reflect on ferry rides and Sydney icons, unpack their newfound love for jazz Plus: conspiracy chats, and a brutal history lesson on JFK’s sister.By MIK MADE
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Grounding Into Taurus Season with Crystals, Herbs, and Self-Care
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36:18In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell dives deep into Taurus season—a time for grounding, receiving, and reconnecting with what truly matters. Ashleigh brings her signature warmth and humor as she shares personal stories (including her new spirit animal, Madam Lydia the fortune-telling lizard!), reveals her favorite crystals and herbs for this lush…
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EP #466 Preserve More, Waste Less: Proven Homestead Tips for Long-Lasting Success
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42:51Join us for this month’s Homestead Kitchen Round Table as we talk about our favorite preservation methods and tips for getting our fresh produce preserved for the year while minimizing the stress. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/466 Be sure to sign up for the upcoming Homestead Kitch…
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#210 Melissa and Jam dive into the science of home pregnancy tests. They explore the process in which these tests detect the presence of the hormone HCG, which signals a positive pregnancy result. The episode explains the roles of capillary action, antibodies, and enzymes in the test's operation and discusses the specificity needed to avoid false p…
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Lachlan and Jaxon each write the first half of a story, then switch and finish each other’s — with deeply cursed results.By MIK MADE
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Get good at blackjack (or die trying)
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1:02:24Jaxon moves houses & Lachlan tries to “help” by pitching a series of horrible money-making schemes, plus a father-son role play scene not to be missed.By MIK MADE
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Unlocking Palmistry: Paula Victoria on Healing, Hand Shapes, and Modern Mysticism
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1:04:40In this episode, host Ashleigh Bodell is joined by the wonderful Paula Victoria of P is for Palmistry. Get ready to dive deep into the enchanting art of palmistry as Paula, a seasoned palmist with over 25 years of experience, shares her journey from learning playful hand-reading games with her grandmother to building a meaningful business helping o…
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Ask a Chemist: Are all food dyes bad? (and other questions)
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33:18Ask a Chemist #66 Melissa and Jam dive into a range of listener-submitted questions exploring everyday chemistry. Topics include the chemistry behind toasting herbs, the effect of gravity on elemental bonds, the purpose and ethics of creating elements with short half-lives, and the effectiveness of cough medicine. They also discuss potential causes…
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Jaxon and Lachlan each pick their dream 5-person fight team.By MIK MADE
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Rocket League, parking rage, broken windows, and the worst tax bill of all time.By MIK MADE
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