Best Darby Hudson Podcasts (2025)

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Art is a passport to the heart 11:06

4d ago11:06

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2nd expanded edition of "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" (published by Andrews McMeel) now available to preorder: DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED) My books and prints: www.darbyhudson.com Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #arti…

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The magic, quiet eye of mum's storm 15:51

11d ago15:51

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More on writing mum's book and touring the US later this year. My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED) My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Ep 401 God’s Work in Zambia: Giving Forgotten Children a Future ft. John Chalkias 29:27

12d ago29:27

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Send us a text In today’s deeply inspiring episode of the Strong By Design podcast, Coach Chris Wilson introduces his friend and ministry leader, John Chalkias, founder of Seeds of Hope Children’s Ministry™. John prerecorded a very special message directly from Zambia. What began in 1996 as a single home for children with HIV/AIDS in Thailand has g…

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How many followers I needed before publishers came knocking (250k) 18:09

18d ago18:09

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Some thoughts on self publishing and traditional publishing. And getting what you want when you no longer need what you want. My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED) My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #w…

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15 Years Writing with Beers by the Tracks — The Best Part of My Day 18:09

25d ago18:09

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I wrote by the train tracks for 12 years. My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED) My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Ep 400 Most Iconic Episodes on Strong By Design (7 Year Anniversary Special) 1:47:55

26d ago1:47:55

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Send us a text Celebrating 7 Years of Strong By Design – Our Most Iconic Episodes Ever! 400 episodes. 7 years. Countless lives impacted. This special anniversary episode of the Strong By Design podcast is one for the books. Co-hosts Coach Chris Wilson and Jared Haley take a walk down memory lane to celebrate the conversations that have left a lasti…

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Writing from character (more on mum) 14:13

1M ago14:13

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Nearly finished a deal with a traditional publisher. My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED) My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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More on Mum's book 11:30

1M ago11:30

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Finishing off a second draft for a second edition of mum's book. My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED) My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Ep 399 The Truth About Food, Farming & Pharma (The Cow Is How) ft. Noel Heiks & Kevin Key 55:03

1M ago55:03

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Send us a text Today on Strong By Design Engineer-turned-cattle-enthusiast Noel Heiks and cowboy-commando Kevin Key dive into the impacts of Big Food, Farming, and Pharma. The authors embark on an adventure of food and diet, away from standard insulin-heavy fare and toward better ways of beef, keto, and carnivore. Their book encourages us to break …

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Mum's voice and my voice. And writing mum's voice. 9:51

2M ago9:51

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Writing mum's voice was a lot of fun. It was a strange channeling of her spirit. My new book: "DARBY, LOVE... (Alive things mum said before she died)" DARBY, LOVE (ALIVE THINGS MUM SAID BEFORE SHE DIED) My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #wri…

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You're Dangerous When You Make Something Beautiful 8:53

2M ago8:53

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Link to John Mescalls full lecture on creativity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfVnH7qUCAI&t=28s My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Ep 398 One Year Sober: What drove me to Quit Drinking? ft. Abby Clapper 47:48

2M ago47:48

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Send us a text In this episode of the Strong by Design podcast, host Jared Haley sits down with local business owner and health trainer Abby Clapper. Abby is dedicated to helping people build sustainable fitness routines, lose weight, and feel strong in their bodies. With a passion for making fitness accessible and enjoyable, Abby combines expert k…

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Mum: and the alive things she told me before she died 16:39

2M ago16:39

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2nd Edition "Darby, Love..." (pubished by Andrews McMeel) now available for preorder Find me: Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

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Creative burnout and managing social media 11:34

2M ago11:34

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I've gotta keep posting stuff on social media, so I've been reposting old stuff. But I made this podcast My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Writing memes 8:22

2M ago8:22

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Some thoughts on writing memes My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

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Ep 397 Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years (Return to Prime) ft. Nick Nilsson 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

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Send us a text The Mad Scientist of Muscle is back… If you are looking for some new muscle building methods, this is the guy to listen to! Our friend Nick Nilsson has released a new book titled, Return to Prime – Reset Your Muscle Clock Back 20 Years. So naturally we just named the episode after his book 😉 Every stone has been turned over and every…

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Sometimes the truth sounds like the truth (when it isn't) 9:28

2M ago9:28

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Some thoughts on writing short and simple sentences and a small reflection on advertising constructing simple messages to complicate your life. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #wri…

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My favourite art alleviates the burden of time 10:50

3M ago10:50

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Some thoughts on art helping me through my 30s while feeling stuck in life. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Ep 396 Real Life Iron Woman & HOF Powerlifting Champion ft. Suzanne (Sioux-z) Hartwig-Gary 1:30:42

3M ago1:30:42

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Send us a text She is a FORCE to be reckoned with… She is small but MIGHTY and a pocket-sized POWERHOUSE. Suzanne Hartwig-Gary embodies all of this and more. But you can just call her Sioux-z. Sioux-z has been in competitive lifting for 35 years. In that time, she has done 33 international competitions: 1 – Pan American, 2 – World Games, 2 – NAPF (…

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When storytelling loses its power 9:26

3M ago9:26

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I'm tired of stories. Just give me a scene with a dream. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist

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Finding true things in a world of BS 11:17

3M ago11:17

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This one is all over the shop. I'm losing my focus these last few weeks. Hopefully the brain brings more focus soon. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #art…

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Ep 395 Parenting the Way God Designed ft. Pastor Anthony McDaniel 1:40:49

3M ago1:40:49

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Send us a text Being a parent is hard. As a Christian parent, we desire to raise our kids to know and love Jesus. Does God have a plan or give any direction when it comes to raising our kids? Pastor Anthony McDaniel joins us today on the Strong by Design Podcast in order to share his personal insights on what he and his wife did to raise three girl…

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Creativity under pressure - some thoughts on RuPauls Drag Race 13:41

3M ago13:41

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I watched seasons 4 and 6 - supposedly the classic seasons of this show. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Fear and good art don't belong together 11:37

4M ago11:37

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A few thoughts on AI, creativity and talking to my guardian angel through writing. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Ep 394 Healthful Aging - Age with Grace & Strength ft. Dr. Heather Stone 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

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Send us a text Dr. Heather Stone DC is one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the world. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in private practice. During that time, she has successfully helped thousands of women overcome the symptoms of hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Her thyroid transformation blueprint has been us…

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I can't be creative in summer 8:09

4M ago8:09

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I love the cooler months. That's when I feel like I come out of a long coma and I can think straight again. Sorry about the sound of the airconditioning fluttering in the car. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #a…

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40 is when writers arrive into themselves 11:14

4M ago11:14

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40 is a strange time for writers. It's kind of a cut of point to have a family or go full blast at creativity and 'make it'. Art is a naturally 'selfish' pursuit, it has to come first. But so does family. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poem…

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Ep 393 Why Resolutions FAIL (and what to do instead) ft. Jared & Chris 49:39

4M ago49:39

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Send us a text 1 month into the new year... now what?! New Years resolution episodes are a plenty on podcasts everywhere in January... in fact we have made them before ourselves. So how about an episode dedicated to people already giving up and throwing in the towel on their 2025 goals and dreams after 30 days. The statistics are not optimistic. Ma…

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Thoughts on The Exorcist (book) and vibes in the air 9:16

4M ago9:16

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Just some scattershot thoughts on vibes in the air and the artists work to pick them up. Apologies - I'm filming this as a video and I'm slowly adjusting to making stuff up while filming myself (in the car) which blocks me a little. I'll get there. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Boo…

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Balancing cynicism and magic 10:37

5M ago10:37

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Trying to find more magic in my work. Maybe that requires more visits to the country and respect for my dreams. But without being boring. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingco…

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Ep 392 Neglecting Self-Care ft. Chris Wilson 38:34

5M ago38:34

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Send us a text So, what are the Dangers and Pitfalls of not making time for YOU? In this episode coach Chris Wilson explores the concept of ‘Me Time’ and how valuable this is for your soul and for those depending on us to be at our best. And this is not a selfish practice but a necessary one. Self-care eludes many of us because all too often we fin…

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Becoming an artist by becoming bad at everything else 10:46

5M ago10:46

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I turned down promotions, relationships, sensible decisions over decades until I'd painted myself into a corner. For better or worse or better. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #wri…

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Tapping the magic of being an old fart 9:12

5M ago9:12

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I forget I'm an old fart sometimes. Most art is tapping the inner child. But I gotta learn to embrace this mulch heap of years I've existed through. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity…

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Ep 391 Best Of 2024 on Strong By Design (Top 10 episodes) 1:06:17

5M ago1:06:17

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Send us a text Our most compelling, eye opening, thought provoking and controversial episodes of the year… 2024 was another extraordinary year for the Strong By Design podcast filled with some truly powerful conversations. So, we simply looked at the most downloaded episodes of the year and compiled a Top Ten list for your enjoyment! While we don’t…

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Australian art legend Michael Leunig's influence and advice to me 15:31

5M ago15:31

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Michael Leunig's email he wrote me on finding one's voice is the last 5 minutes if you want to skip to it. Michael Leunig's died a week ago. He was a massive influence on me as a kid and taught me that humans could actually make magic. Michael's instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/leunigstudio/ My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhuds…

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Fast witty thinkers VS slow deep thinkers 9:51

5M ago9:51

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Fast thinking is rewarded in life. Slow thinking is rewarded much later in life.. Without writing my thoughts down, nothing would happen. I need to build on thoughts in front of me. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouT…

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Ep 390 Finding Your People (a Christmas Special Edition) 50:26

5M ago50:26

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Send us a text We are not meant to live a life of solitude but of community. Most of us long for connection with others. To be included, to be part of something bigger than ourselves. And there is no time of the year where this feeling of togetherness and relationship is stronger than Christmas time. As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, hosts J…

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Turning the love of art into a job 9:09

5M ago9:09

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Been writing a crime novel. Well a whole page over a year. I'm enjoying tinkering with with the few paragraphs I have. Don't know if I'll ever publish it. But it's fun. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #wri…

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Ep 389 Unlock Your Brain's Power: Neuroplasticity and the Aging Brain ft. Dr. Cody Sipe (FAI) 57:10

6M ago57:10

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Send us a text As the global population ages, brain health is becoming a critical focus. What we must all realize is the role that exercise plays in our ability to maintain and improve cognitive function as we age. Our ability to move and play might just be the number one factor in slowing down the brain’s age. The latest research continues to show…

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Writing stuff that's just for me 9:37

6M ago9:37

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I have a lot of stuff that I can't publish because I know the world's just not ready for it. But it keeps me sane to write it. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #wr…

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Ep 388 How Porn Affects Your Brain, Nervous System & Gut ft. Frank Rich 1:21:13

6M ago1:21:13

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Send us a text Mr. Super Human Life himself is back at the Critical Bench Compound! We welcome back our old friend Frank Rich to the Strong By Design podcast for his 4th time behind the mic. In the past few years since his last visit, Frank has grown his platform Rebuilt Recovery which continues to help men struggling with their porn addiction. Tod…

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Jay the street writer - interview 37:03

6M ago37:03

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A little chat with Jay who posts "Dear Stranger" letters around the world! Check out Jay's work here: https://www.instagram.com/jaytheauthor/ My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writi…

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Ep 387 Unlocking Hormonal Harmony ft. Dr. Beth Westie 45:35

6M ago45:35

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Send us a text In this empowering episode, we sit down with Dr. Beth Westie – bestselling author of The Female Fat Solution and The Female Menopause Solution, creator of the 12 Week Female Hormone Solution Program, and host of The Female Health Solution Podcast. Dr. Beth has dedicated her career to revolutionizing women’s health by helping them und…

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Stuck on the couch - boring episode 9:26

6M ago9:26

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Stuck on the couch after a soccer injury. I'm weirdly enjoying it. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #writingtips #creativity #writingcommunity #writing #artist…

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Ep 386 What Does the Bible Say About Gratitude? Thanksgiving Day Special 46:57

6M ago46:57

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Send us a text Good food, good meat, good God, let’s eat! God is good, God is great, put that turkey on my plate!! Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Thanks for the Grub! Who doesn’t love a good ole Thanksgiving Day blessing!? It is a wonderful time of year to spend time with loved ones and to gather around the table to eat our favorite holiday meal. Thanksgiving Day …

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Josh Turek, poet and comedian interview 21:31

6M ago21:31

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I love Josh's work. Thank you Josh! You can find Josh's work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaturek/ And his podacast, Turek Books on Apple, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turek-books-podcast/id1734284461 My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints…

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Ep 385 Believe Big, Love Heals ft. Jo 'Animal' Miller 1:18:27

6M ago1:18:27

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Send us a text After two and a half years, our friend, host and fitness phenom Jo Ann Miller is back! In early 2022, Jo was a regular guest and host on the podcast for several months but after a series of life changing events, she unfortunately had to step away from the SBD show. If you believe in miracles or are in need of hearing one, strap in an…

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You need a thin and thick skin to write and promomote your work 11:13

7M ago11:13

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It's a contradiction to hold brutality and tenderness while writing, And promoting your work can feel like shouting about your whispers. You need both. Not only for writing but to promote your work, too. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK www.darbyhudson.com YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems…

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Ep 384 The Won't Quit Kid ft. Football Great David Pollack 53:45

7M ago53:45

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Send us a text He is a 3x All-American Georgia Bulldog, Lombardi and Bednarik Award recipient, former first-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and featured on ESPN’s College GameDay as a football analyst for 13 years… Yeah, I would say that qualifies our guest as a ‘football great.’ But what ma…

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Writing breakthroughs have no linear progression 11:00

7M ago11:00

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A bunch of times I thought i'd plateaued with my writing. And then, bam! Another level. It can happen after years of banging your head on the same wall, and it can come all at once. My new book: YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK YOU'RE GOING TO BE OK My books and prints: Books and prints Find me: My free eBook of poems Instagram TikTok YouTube #art #creativity…

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