Best Anna Dalton Podcasts (2025)

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Productivity Through the Seasons: Adapting to Life’s Changes – TPW504 33:54

2d ago33:54

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Life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is productivity. Although there are productivity principles that can apply across the board, what works for making a meaningfully productive life can vary from one woman to the next, and can change over time as our life changes. We can stay productive through all the seasons of our life if we're willing to …

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Glynnis MacNicol on the pleasures of Paris. 49:50

4d ago49:50

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This week, Angela welcomes Glynnis MacNicol, author of I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself: One Woman's Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris. Angie and Glynnis chat about how travel can bring out our most seductive selves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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When is the Right Time for Hospice? Featuring Misti Bowers of Hamilton Hospice 7:14

5d ago7:14

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Hamilton Hospice is with you, every step of the way. Our non-profit program provides end-of-life care for patients and families throughout Northwest Georgia. We don’t only care for the patient; we provide compassionate support for the entire family. Early intervention can significantly impact a patient’s comfort and quality of life and allow family…

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Radio Pacific - A New Show From KALW San Francisco 52:26

10d ago52:26

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The Kitchen Sisters are excited to share the first episode of Radio Pacific, a new monthly show from KALW in San Francisco that takes a deep and creative look at the issues facing California and the rest of our country today. The hour-long, monthly program features journalists, writers, and documentarians who are grappling with life in the country’…

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Annabelle Hickson on living in regional Australia, Galah magazine, and why the kids are gonna be all right. 46:54

11d ago46:54

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This week Angela talks to her old friend Annabell Hickson about her life in the country. They discuss how they came to be friends, life outside the city, creating and publishing Galah magazine, and why maybe we all need to let our kids be on their own a bit more. You can purchase the hardcover Galah collection here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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An Introduction to Hospice and Its Role with Misti Bowers of Hamilton Hospice 5:35

12d ago5:35

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Hamilton Hospice is with you, every step of the way. Our non-profit program provides end-of-life care for patients and families throughout Northwest Georgia. We don’t only care for the patient; we provide compassionate support for the entire family. Early intervention can significantly impact a patient’s comfort and quality of life and allow family…

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Cora Frazier (The New Yorker) on the beautiful strangeness of new motherhood. 46:27

18d ago46:27

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Cora Frazier’s New Yorker piece for Shouts & Murmurs, Writing Prompts for New Parents, struck a chord with Angie as soon as she read it. Having just had a baby, she identified with the bizarre hallucinatory thoughts of the writer/mother in Frazier’s piece. Cora Frazier has contributed to The New Yorker since 2012. She is a creator and writer of the…

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Getting and Staying Healthy – TPW503 44:24

24d ago44:24

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Experiencing a health emergency served as a wake-up call for me, highlighting the importance of taking care of my health. This week I'm sharing some things I've learned and changes I've made to get and stay healthy after a stroke last fall.By Laura McClellan

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Plessy AND Ferguson—Activism and the Fight for Justice and Equal Rights 15:52

24d ago15:52

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In 1892, Homer Plessy, a mixed race shoemaker in New Orleans, was arrested, convicted and fined $25 for taking a seat in a whites-only train car. This was not a random act. It was a carefully planned move by the Citizen’s Committee, an activist group of Free People of Color, to fight a new law being enacted in Louisiana which threatened to re-impos…

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Anna Funder on The Invisible Life of Mrs. Orwell 52:27

25d ago52:27

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This week, Angela is delighted to welcome Anna Funder, author of Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life, to Lit Up. Angie and Anna discuss the untold story of Eileen Blair, the wife of Eric Arthur Blair, better known to the world as George Orwell. Angie and Anna talk about the challenges of being a writer and a mother, Eileen's role in Orwell's succ…

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Katie Kitamura returns to talk about her new book Audition. 49:44

1M ago49:44

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This week, Lit Up returns to your ears, and so does one of our favorite guests: Katie Kitamura. Katie and Angie dig into Katie's new book Audition through the lens of relationships, acting, and parenting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Decluttering Your Mind: Mental Habits for Overwhelmed Women – TPW502 36:02

1M ago36:02

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This week we're exploring why mental clutter builds up, how it affects us, and three simple habits to help reduce overwhelm, regain clarity, and focus on what matters.By Laura McClellan

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Pie Down Here: Listening Back—Alabama Sharecroppers and Communist Organizers, 1930s 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Pie Down Here — Produced by Signal Hill In the 1980s, when Robin D.G. Kelley was 24 years old, he took a bus trip to the Deep South. He was researching and recording oral histories with farmworkers and Communist Party members who had organized a sharecroppers union in Alabama during the Great Depression. Kelly used those oral histories to write his…

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Post-Sabbatical Update – TPW501 36:53

2M ago36:53

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After a longer-than-planned sabbatical, I'm back with an update! Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/501By Laura McClellan

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A Tribute to George Foreman: An Unexpected Kitchen—The George Foreman Grill 22:38

2M ago22:38

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In 2004, we opened up a phone line on NPR asking people to tell us about their Hidden Kitchens— secret, underground, below the radar cooking, and how people come together through food. One caller told us about immigrants and homeless people, who didn't have official kitchens, using the George Foreman Grill to make meals and a home. Did George Forem…

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Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston - Revisiting Manzanar 44:49

2M ago44:49

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In 1981 The Kitchen Sisters interviewed Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston for a story about life on the homefront during World War II. Jeanne told stories of her childhood growing up in Manzanar, a hastily built detention camp surrounded by barbed wire and armed guard towers in the midst of the Owens Valley in the Mojave desert, where Japanese Americans wer…

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The Tom Luddy Connection: The Man, The Movies, The Rolodex 53:14

3M ago53:14

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Tom Luddy was a quiet titan of cinema. He presided over the Pacific Film Archive in Berkeley for some 10 years, co-founded and directed The Telluride Film Festival for nearly 50 years, produced some 14 movies, match-made dozens of international love affairs, and foraged for the most beautiful, political, important, risky films and made sure there w…

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House/Full of Black Women 52:59

3M ago52:59

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For almost a dozen years, 34 Black women gathered monthly around a big dining room table in an orange house on Orange Street in Oakland, CA — meeting, cooking, dancing, strategizing — grappling with the issues of eviction, erasure, gentrification, inadequate health care, and the sex trafficking of Black women and girls overwhelming their community.…

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Spotlight on Black Pet Care Entrepreneurs 36:30

4M ago36:30

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Lured in by a blackboard sign on the street in Davia’s neighborhood announcing “Spotlight on Black Entrepreneurs,” we enter the creative and growing world of Black-Owned Pet Businesses. Lick You Silly dog treats, Trill Paws enamel ID Tags, The Dog Father of Harlem's Doggie Day Spa, gorgeous rainbow beaded Dog Collars from The Kenya Collection, Sir …

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The Anti-Inaugural Concert: Leonard Bernstein, Richard Nixon and the "Plea for Peace" music of 1973 Inauguration 33:14

4M ago33:14

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Lady Gaga, Marion Anderson, Beyoncé, Frank Sinatra, Pete Seeger, Maya Angelou — musicians and poets have been powerful headliners at inauguration ceremonies across the years signaling change, new beginnings and reflecting the mood of the country and a new administration. In January 1973, following the Christmas bombing of Vietnam, conductor Leonard…

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Edna Lewis: Christmas in Freetown 5:56

5M ago5:56

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Edna Lewis was a legendary American chef, a pioneer of Southern cooking and the author of four books, including The Taste of Country Cooking, her memoir cookbook about growing up in Freetown, Virginia, a small farming community of formerly enslaved people and their descendants established in 1866. Before she began writing books, Edna had been a cel…

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Cecilia Chiang Spills the Tea 27:01

5M ago27:01

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On the occasion of her 80th birthday in 2000, The Kitchen Sisters, along with food writer Peggy Knickerbocker, visited the home of Cecilia Chiang, the legendary Chinese-American restaurateur, chef and founder of The Mandarin Restaurant in San Francisco for a bit of an oral history. Cecilia Chiang introduced regional Chinese cooking to America in th…

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Catherine Bauer Wurster, Housing Advocate: A Thoroughly Modern Woman 49:00

6M ago49:00

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A pioneer in her field, Catherine Bauer Wurster was advisor to five presidents on urban planning and housing and was one of the primary authors of the Housing Act of 1937. During the 1930s she wrote the influential book Modern Housing and was one of the leaders of the "housers" movement, advocating for affordable housing for low-income families. Ca…

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Beyond Architecture: The Fantasy Worlds of Phyllis Birkby 45:28

6M ago45:28

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Pushed to the side and rarely credited for her architectural work at Davis Brody, Phyllis Birkby became a significant figure in extending the lesbian women's movement to architecture during the 1970s. Her environmental fantasy workshops played a crucial role in galvanizing the community, providing a creative and empowering space within a male-domin…

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Constellation Prize: Nightwalking 30:53

7M ago30:53

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It is Tuesday, November 5, 2024, the day when millions of Americans go to the polls to vote for who will lead their towns, their states, the nation. Souls to the polls today across the country, and so much hangs in the balance. On this fraught and tender Tuesday, when all our nerves are frayed, we offer a moment of respite and contemplation — an ep…

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New Developments in Imaging with Kendall Black of Vitruvian Health 8:22

7M ago8:22

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For more information about Vitruvian Health Care System’s imaging services, visit HamiltonHealth.com/imaging. To make an appointment for imaging at Hamilton Diagnostics Center or a mammogram at People's Cancer Institute, call 706-272-6565. To learn more about Peeples Cancer Institute, visit HamiltonHealth.com/cancer. This program in no way seeks to…

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The Hope and the Scope: Young People and the Political Moment 32:07

8M ago32:07

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July 17, 2024, Washington, D.C. Some 200 young people from across the nation aged 14-19 — aspiring poets, storytellers, MC's, activists — are gathered in the nation’s capital for the 29th annual Brave New Voices Festival — four non-stop days of slam poetry competition, coaching, workshops, late-night freestyling and in 2024, voting information. In …

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Teaching Empathy to Childen with Dr. Nancy Carnevale of Anna Shaw Children's Institute 9:52

8M ago9:52

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Dr. Nancy Carnevale is a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician and the medical director of Anna Shaw Children's Institute located in Dalton, Georgia. She specializes in attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and developmental challenges, and more. To learn more about Anna Shaw Children's Institute, call 706-226-8…

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Separation Anxiety in Children with Dr. Nancy Carnevale of Anna Shaw Children's Institute 9:22

8M ago9:22

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Dr. Nancy Carnevale is a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician and the medical director of Anna Shaw Children's Institute located in Dalton, Georgia. She specializes in attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and developmental challenges, and more. To learn more about Anna Shaw Children's Institute, call 706-226-8…

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Tupperware 10:52

8M ago10:52

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Today, The Kitchen Sisters Present: “Tupperware” — an homage and a eulogy. It was 1980. Nikki and I had just met. We had just named ourselves The Kitchen Sisters. And we had just bought our first cassette recorder, a Sony TC-D5M. We hadn’t even taken it out of the box or been trained on it when we were invited to a Tupperware party our friend Kirst…

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Bringing Healthcare Home with Blake Nelson and Amanda Horne of Hamilton Home Health 9:38

8M ago9:38

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Blake Nelson and Amanda Horne are of Hamilton Home Health in Dalton, Georgia. This program in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to replace professional medical care. Please see your healthcare provider if you have a health problem. Track: A World of Color Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com…

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Gallbladder and Hernia Surgeries with Dr. Steven Paynter 11:42

8M ago11:42

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Dr. Steven Paynter is a board-certified general surgeon at Hamilton Physician Group-General Surgery in Dalton, Georgia. This program in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to replace professional medical care. Please see your healthcare provider if you have a health problem. Track: A World of Color Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com…

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Manny's: A Civic Gathering Place 32:25

9M ago32:25

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As elections loom, we need to get involved, step up to the civic plate, take part in discourse. And that’s what Manny Yekutiel has been driven to do since 2018. He’s created a community-focused meeting place in San Francisco — a gathering space for people to watch presidential debates, meet people working on the front lines of social change, and di…

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Oprah, Kamala, and The New Orleans Four 17:38

9M ago17:38

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There was a moment at the 2024 Democratic National Convention when Oprah took the stage — and the crowd went wild. She spoke boldly about Kamala Harris and her place in a long line of strong Black women who have paved the way. At one point she veered into the story of Tessie Prevost Williams, who recently passed away, and the New Orleans Four. Nove…

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Burning Man: Archiving the Ephemeral 18:45

9M ago18:45

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On the night of Summer Solstice 1986, Larry Harvey and Jerry James built and burned an eight-foot wooden figure on San Francisco's Baker Beach surrounded by a handful of friends. Burning Man was born. This summer, the 39th annual Burning Man gathering begins to assemble on a vast dry lake bed in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, the nomadic ritual's home…

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Henri Langlois and the Cinémathèque Française 31:18

10M ago31:18

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In honor of the Paris Olympics and the astounding contribution of the French to culture and art of the world, The Kitchen Sisters Present, Archive Fever: Henri Langlois and the history of the Cinémathèque Française, featuring Francis Ford Coppola, Wim Wenders, Tom Luddy, Lotte Eisner, Simone Signoret, Agnes Varda, Costa-Gavras, Barbet Schroeder. He…

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Linda Ronstadt Day 30:20

11M ago30:20

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San Francisco officially declared July 15th Linda Ronstadt Day. In her honor, The Kitchen Sisters Present this story about her book, Feels Like Home, about her family, and the food, culture and music of the borderland of Arizona and Mexico where she is rooted. Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands is an historical, musical, edible mem…

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10 Holistic Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Getting Cancer with Dr. Lisa Duhaime of Peeples Cancer Institute 9:21

11M ago9:21

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Dr. Lisa Duhaime is a board-certified medical oncologist at Peeples Cancer Institute in Dalton, Georgia. For more information about Peeples Cancer Institute, call 844-PCI-HOPE or visit HamiltonHealth.com/cancer. This program in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to replace professional medical care. Please see your healthcare provider if …

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Sabbaticals – Time to Rest and Refocus – TPW500 32:07

11M ago32:07

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Have you taken (or thought about taking) a sabbatical? This week we look at the why and what of sabbatical. (And listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode.)By Laura McClellan

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Lucy Jones on Matrescence and transformation of motherhood, 52:06

11M ago52:06

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This week Angie welcomes Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence: On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood, among other books. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Sugar23

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The Importance of Building Routines for Families with Dr. Nancy Carnevale of Anna Shaw Children's Institute 8:19

11M ago8:19

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Dr. Nancy Carnevale is a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician and the medical director of Anna Shaw Children's Institute located in Dalton, Georgia. She specializes in attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and developmental challenges, and more. To learn more about Anna Shaw Children's Institute, call 706-226-8…

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10-Year Podiversary – Lessons Learned – TPW499 35:28

11M ago35:28

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In this episode we’re celebrating 10 years of The Productive Woman podcast and I’m sharing some lessons I’ve learned along the way.By Laura McClellan

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How to Deal with Tantrums with Dr. Nancy Carnevale of Anna Shaw Children's Institute 7:41

11M ago7:41

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Dr. Nancy Carnevale is a board-certified developmental behavioral pediatrician and the medical director of Anna Shaw Children's Institute located in Dalton, Georgia. She specializes in attention disorders, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral and developmental challenges, and more. To learn more about Anna Shaw Children's Institute, call 706-226-8…

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Traveling Route 66 — The Mother Road 58:59

11M ago58:59

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Route 66—The Main Street of America— the first continuously paved highway linking east and west was the most traveled and well known road in the US for almost fifty years. From Chicago, through the Ozarks, across Oklahoma, the Texas Panhandle, up the mesas of New Mexico and Arizona, and down into California to the Pacific Ocean. The first road of i…

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Productive Living: Getting Unstuck, with Britt Frank – TPW498 47:11

11M ago47:11

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This week I'm talking with Britt Frank, a therapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck, about getting unstuck and making a life that matters.By Laura McClellan

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Bianca Bosker on Get The Picture 42:41

11M ago42:41

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This week, Bianca Bosker returns to discuss her new book, Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Sugar23

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Preparing for a Productive Retirement – TPW497 35:28

12M ago35:28

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No matter your age, preparing now, with a focus on what matters most to you, can ensure a smooth transition to a rewarding, meaningful, and productive retirement when the time comes.By Laura McClellan

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Laying the Groundwork: Women in American Architecture, Spring 1977 26:33

12M ago26:33

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In 1977, a cavernous, rarely used sculpture gallery in the Brooklyn Museum was filled with drafting tables, their tops tilted to display collages of the work and under-told stories of women working in architecture in the United States. We revisit this first significant effort to publicly tell the little known stories of American women in architectu…

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Cameron Russell on How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone 33:55

12M ago33:55

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This week Angie welcomes model, activist, and author Cameron Russell on the podcast to talk about her memoir, How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Sugar23

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Productive Reading: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport – TPW496 41:29

12M ago41:29

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In this week's installment of our recurring Productive Reading series, we look at key takeaways from Cal Newport's newest book, Slow Productivity.By Laura McClellan

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