Best Ellie Mckay Podcasts (2025)

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How To Rebuild Your Life, Find Resilience & Turn Trauma Into Success - Ellie McKay | EP 234 1:12:40

26d ago1:12:40

1:12:40

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ellie Mckay to explore her incredible journey of resilience following the collapse of her business and personal life. Ellie opens up about the origins and impact of the On a Mission podcast, navigating devastating setbacks, and what it truly means to rebuild from ground zero. Tune in for raw insights on bal…

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1,057 - Medium Build, Susan Werner, Maya de Vitry, The Arcadian Wild, and Them Coulee Boys 2:19:57

14h ago2:19:57

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This episode was recorded on May 11th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Medium Build, Susan Werner, Maya de Vitry, The Arcadian Wild, and Them Coulee Boys. https://bit.ly/43rXCJmBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Episode Highlight: Can Changing Your Words Instantly Change Your Life? – Marisa Peer 7:37

1d ago7:37

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Originally aired: September 2021 Episode Number: 75 In this episode highlight, we revisit a transformational moment from my conversation with Marisa Peer, internationally renowned therapist and founder of Rapid Transformational Therapy. In just a few minutes, Marisa reveals the one hidden force that’s sabotaging your success without you even realiz…

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706 Living with Jane Austen (with Janet Todd) | A Listener Changes His Life | Bored Parents 1:12:23

1d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that Jane Austen's novels make us wish she was our friend. She wouldn't be just any old friend: she'd be the sharpest and wisest, the one we turn to in a crisis, the one who understands our flaws and helps us see our blind spots. As we navigate the perils of love and life, she'd be the friend who gently point…

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Episode Highlight: Can You Have Happiness As A Default Setting? – Mo Gawdat 8:48

3d ago8:48

8:48

In this episode highlight, we revisit a powerful moment from one of our most impactful episodes: my conversation with Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer at Google X and a leading voice in the science of happiness. In just a few minutes, Mo shares a truth bomb that’s even more relevant today: Why chasing success without aligning your inter…

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AJ Roberts: When Telling the Truth Comes at a Cost 1:30:59

4d ago1:30:59

1:30:59

The only difference between a conspiracy theory and the truth is about six months… AJ Roberts was cancelled during lockdown. Shadowbanned. Deplatformed. Silenced for speaking out against a system he’d once served. I watched it happen in real time. Years of building up hundreds of thousands of followers, gone in an instant. But AJ didn’t back down. …

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Monaco 2025 41:55

5d ago41:55

41:55

Mandatory two stops... Two mandatory podcast hosts! Kieran and Ellie put the world to rights discussing one of the most mundane yet controversial races we've seen in a long while around Monte Carlo. Why is Harry absent and who is our secret admirer among the paddock? Listen in to find out!! Get in touch: Instagram: @rearwingingit Email: rearwinging…

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Ex-Founder Turned EOS Expert: "Selling My Business Made Me Miserable!" Why Money Doesn’t Buy Purpose, The Real Secret To Success & How To Enjoy The Journey - Neil Sweeney | EP 237 1:04:04

5d ago1:04:04

1:04:04

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Neil Harvey, an energetic entrepreneur with a passion for people, business, and personal growth, as we explore his unique journey from an ambitious young salesman to building and selling multiple successful businesses. Neil reveals the mindset shifts, pivotal moments, and lessons learned around purpose, bu…

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705 Runaway Poets - How the Brownings Fell in Love (And Why It Matters) 59:34

5d ago59:34

59:34

Elizabeth Barrett (1806-1861) was one of the most prolific and accomplished poets of the Victorian age, an inspiration to Emily Dickinson, Oscar Wilde, Edgar Allan Poe, and countless others. And yet, her life was full of cloistered misery, as her father insisted that she should never marry. And then, the clouds lifted, and a letter arrived. It was …

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1,056 - Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams 2:33:58

7d ago2:33:58

2:33:58

This episode was recorded on May 4th, 2025 at Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams. https://bit.ly/3Fsk1NqBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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704 Butterflies Regained 1:26:31

8d ago1:26:31

1:26:31

Poetry, butterflies, and original music oh my! With some help from poets Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and John Keats, along with original music by composer Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal, Jacke tackles the topic of butterflies. Yes, yes, we all know that butterflies are symbols of beauty and transformation - but can great poets get beyon…

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Eddie Hearn: Building Empires, Battling Pressure, and the Truth About Success 1:00:07

11d ago1:00:07

1:00:07

This week’s episode is with world-renowned boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, the man behind some of the biggest nights in boxing history and one of the most influential figures in the sport. But this isn’t just a conversation about boxing. We go behind the scenes of the empire he’s built and the pressure that comes with carrying a legacy. From growing u…

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Emilia-Romanga 2025 1:12:54

12d ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Ciao! And welcome back to the Rear Winging It Formula 1 podcast! The European season opened with a bang in Emilia Romagna. Listen in to our recap of a race chock full of strategy decisions, bold overtakes and even a safety car or two! Get in touch: Instagram: @rearwingingit Email: [email protected]…

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Why You're Failing To Make An Impact! Why Most People Never Achieve Their Mission & The Secret To Influencing EVERYONE You Meet - Michael Heppell | EP 236 58:06

12d ago58:06

58:06

In this special episode, I welcome back the incredible Michael Heppell for an unprecedented third appearance to dive deep into his new book, "See, Smile, Say Hello." We discuss Michael’s journey from his original mission to positively impact a million lives to his new, more personal North Star of influencing every person he connects with — plus the…

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703 D.H. Lawrence (with David Ellis) | My Last Book with Dorian Lynskey 1:09:35

15d ago1:09:35

1:09:35

D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930) is one of the most famous novelists of his era - and one of the most difficult to pin down. Was he a tasteless, avant-garde pornographer? Or the greatest imaginative novelist of his generation (as E.M. Forster once said)? What should we know about his hard-luck childhood and turbulent adult life? In this episode, Jacke tal…

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Jordan Wylie: War Zones, Wild Missions and the Fight to Find Himself 1:43:53

18d ago1:43:53

1:43:53

He’s dodged bullets, been held at gunpoint, worked as a private security contractor in the world’s most dangerous places and still says the scariest thing he ever did was sit still with his own thoughts. This week, Ellie McKay is joined by the unstoppable force that is Jordan Wylie. Soldier. Adventurer. Author. TV personality. But underneath it all…

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Fairy Tale Romance Is Ruining Your Love Life! Why Real Love Feels Hard, How To Fix Constant Conflict & Unlock True Intimacy - Annie Lalla | EP 235 53:26

19d ago53:26

53:26

In this episode, I’m joined by Annie Lalla, an exceptional love coach and relationship expert dedicated to helping individuals and couples experience true love and personal growth. We dive into the real meaning of love, the myths that hold us back, and how conflict can be a catalyst for transformation. Annie shares practical advice on cultivating s…

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702 Writing in the World of Jane Austen (with D.G. Rampton) | Disaster at the Book Festival! 52:01

19d ago52:01

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Jacke talks to D.G. Rampton, Australia's Queen of the Regency Romance, about her love for the novels of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer - and what it's like for a twenty-first-century novelist to set her novels in the early-nineteenth-century world of intelligent heroines, dashing men, and sparkling banter. Find PLUS Jacke dives into the story of a…

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701 Emerson's Struggle with Slavery (with Kenneth Sacks) | My Last Book with Victoria Namkung | We Had Sex Inside Moby-Dick! 1:11:31

22d ago1:11:31

1:11:31

For several decades, Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was perhaps the most prominent writer and intellectual in America. As an advocate of personal freedom living in Massachusetts, surrounded by passionate abolitionists, one might expect that his positions regarding slavery would be obvious and uncomplicated. And yet, Emerson struggled with the issu…

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Miami 2025 1:09:27

23d ago1:09:27

1:09:27

We've got an 18 year old on pole before GTA 6… Both set in the vibrancy of Miami! Follow along to the gang discussing the wet and wild sprint weekend round Hard Rock Stadium and its implications in the hotly contested championship battle. Listen now! Get in touch: Instagram: @rearwingingit Email: [email protected]…

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Philly J Lay: Exposing the Health Scandal That Affects Us All 1:21:53

25d ago1:21:53

1:21:53

Philly J Lay never set out to be a campaigner. But after a routine spinal fusion left her in agonising pain and heavily medicated, her world was turned upside down. She spent years in bed, disconnected from everything she once knew, physically broken, emotionally exhausted, and unsure of what recovery could even look like. But it was through that e…

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1,054 - Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane 2:29:27

27d ago2:29:27

2:29:27

This episode was recorded on April 6th, 2025 at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA. The lineup includes Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane. https://bit.ly/4lWtFIyBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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700 - Butterflies at Rest 28:08

29d ago28:08

28:08

Returning to some devastating news after a trip to Paris, Jacke searches for lost time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Jacke Wilson / The Podglomerate

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The Breakdown Before the Breakthrough: Talking Eating Disorders, Men’s Mental Health, and Infertility with The Man Behind The Muscle, James Roffey 2:35:41

1M ago2:35:41

2:35:41

Looking at James Roffey today, you see the strength, the discipline, the presence of a man who has done the inner work. But behind that calm exterior is a story that challenges everything we think we know about mental health, masculinity, and what it means to fall apart and put yourself back together again. James is breaking down taboos and speakin…

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Top Business Strategist: Why Following Your Passion Might Be Keeping You Poor! How to Build a Business That Truly Serves You! - Matt Essam | EP 233 1:07:03

1M ago1:07:03

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In this episode, I sit down with Matt Essam, mindset coach, author, and specialist in supporting creative entrepreneurs. We explore Matt’s personal journey through anxiety, career pivots, and finding meaning beyond business success, revealing how mindset tools can radically reshape both professional paths and personal fulfilment. Gain actionable in…

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1,053 - Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk 2:22:04

1M ago2:22:04

2:22:04

This episode was recorded on March 21st, 2025 at Kodak Hall in Rochester, NY. The lineup includes Loudon Wainwright III, Janiva Magness, John Ellison & Joe Beard, Dan Navarro, and Ali McGuirk. https://bit.ly/4jxGpUBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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699 Gatsby's Daisy (with Rachel Feder) | My Last Book with Francesca Peacock 1:12:12

1M ago1:12:12

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F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel The Great Gatsby might be one hundred years old, but it's still incredibly relevant: one list-of-lists site ranks it as the number-one book of all time. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Rachel Feder about this classic tale of reinvention - and the reinventing she did for her book Daisy, which retells the Gatsby sto…

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From Tabloid Target to Self-Made Powerhouse: Reinvention, Resilience and the Reality Behind the Headlines with Caprice Bourret 42:32

1M ago42:32

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You think you know Caprice? Think again. In this episode of On a Mission, Ellie McKay sits down with the model-turned-mogul for an unfiltered deep dive into a life that’s been anything but ordinary. From becoming one of the most photographed women in the world to building a multimillion-pound property portfolio and running successful businesses, Ca…

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The Secret to Building an International Business Network & Why True Success is All About Values - Paul Whitnell | EP 232 53:01

1M ago53:01

53:01

Join me as I delve into a candid conversation with Paul, the president of the British and Irish Trading Alliance (BITA), on this episode of North Star Conversations. Explore how Paul's personal experiences led him to create a thriving network organization focused on trust, values, and the power of community. Discover insights into building meaningf…

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698 Dante in Love (with Ellen Nerenberg and Anthony Valerio) [Ad-Free Archive Edition] 1:05:26

1M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

It's springtime! A great time to be in love - and if you're a poetic genius like Dante Alighieri, a great time to catch a glimpse of a girl named Beatrice on the streets of Florence, fall madly in love with her, and spend the rest of your life beatifying her in verse. In this episode, we present a conversation that first aired in February 2018, in …

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Saudi Arabia 2025 50:18

1M ago50:18

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Listen in to our analysis of the drama packed Saudi Arabian GP round the tight twists and turns of the Jeddah circuit! Follow along while the gang discusses the early driver's championship battle and the state of play of the top teams on the grid and much more! Get in touch: Instagram: @rearwingingit Email: [email protected]…

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1,052 - MC Taylor Goldsmith Show, Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill 2:12:07

1M ago2:12:07

2:12:07

This episode was recorded on March 9, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The MC Taylor Goldsmith Show (featuring Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes and MC Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger), Kat Edmonson, Ken Pomeroy, Jonny Fritz, and Scott Mulvahill. https://bit.ly/4iftS6O…

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697 Race in European Fairy Tales (with Kimberly Lau) | My Last Book with Rolf Hellebust 1:21:03

1M ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Anyone digging into fairy tales soon discovers that there's more to these stories of magic and wonder than meets the eye. Often thought of as stories for children, the narratives can be shockingly violent, and they sometimes deliver messages or "morals" at odds with modern sensibilities. In this episode, Jacke talks to Kimberly Lau about her book S…

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Angharad Wrigley – Letting Go, Starting Over, and Becoming the Woman She Was Meant to Be 1:45:23

2M ago1:45:23

1:45:23

This is what happens when two good friends sit down and talk about the stuff that actually matters. In this episode of On a Mission, Ellie McKay is joined by the brilliant, big-hearted and wonderfully honest Angharad Wrigley for a conversation about life, growth, and finding your way back to yourself after years of running on autopilot. Angharad sh…

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696 John Ruskin (with Sara Atwood) | My Last Book with Collin Jennings 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

John Ruskin (1819-1900) was a powerhouse of a man: writer, lecturer, critic, social reformer - and much else besides. From his five-volume work Modern Painters through his late writings about literature in Fiction, Fair and Foul, he brought to his subjects an energy and integrity that few critical thinkers have matched. His wide-ranging influence r…

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Scaling Success: Unveiling the Secrets of Entrepreneurship, Overcoming Failures & Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business from Scratch! - James Ashford | EP 231 2:06:14

2M ago2:06:14

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In this thought-provoking episode of North Star Conversations, I sit down with James Ashford, a true entrepreneur at heart, to explore his journey from overcoming challenges to achieving success in business. We reminisce about our memorable conversation in a hot tub, which sparked the sharing of incredible life lessons and insights into entrepreneu…

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1,051- Larkin Poe, Victoria Canal, Raye Zaragoza, Ron Pope, and Christian Lopez 2:19:19

2M ago2:19:19

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This episode was recorded on February 16th, 2025 at the Canady Creative Arts Centerat West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Larkin Poe, Victoria Canal, Raye Zaragoza, Ron Pope, and Christian Lopez. https://bit.ly/3RWmKBeBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Bahrain 2025 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Join us to discuss the first night race under the lights of the 2025 season, it certainly was no snooze fest! Listen in to the gang mulling the twists and turns in the early championship battle, Red Bull’s woes, Ferrari’s tyre strategy, and much more! Get in touch: Instagram: @rearwingingit Email: [email protected]…

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695 Ten Indian Classics (with Sharmila Sen) | My Last Book with Adam Smyth 1:03:57

2M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

For the past ten years, the Murty Classical Library of India (published by Harvard University Press) has sought to do for classic Indian works what the famous Loeb Classical Library has done for Ancient Greek and Roman texts. In this episode, Jacke talks to editorial director Sharmila Sen about the joys and challenges of sifting through thousands o…

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From Homeless and Written Off to a Global Voice for Human Potential – Dr. John Demartini on Rebuilding from Rock Bottom 48:56

2M ago48:56

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Dr. John Demartini wasn’t supposed to make it. Diagnosed with learning difficulties. Branded “uneducable.” Homeless at 14. By the world’s standards, his story should’ve ended before it ever really began. But one powerful conversation changed everything. In this episode of On a Mission, Dr. Demartini shares the truth behind his journey not the highl…

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Why Your Age Doesn't Define Your Success & Dyslexia Is a Hidden Superpower! The Power of Visualisation & Gratitude In Business - James Martin | EP 230 1:12:14

2M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

Join me as I reconnect with James Martin in this intriguing episode of North Star Conversations. Discover how James uses dyslexia as a catalyst for innovation and personal growth, overcoming challenges to achieve remarkable success. Learn valuable insights on leveraging neurodiversity, the power of personal development, and how to maintain a youthf…

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694 Apocalyptic Literature (with Dorian Lynskey) | My Last Book with Charles Baxter 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

For some reason, human beings don't seem to be content just thinking about their own death: they insist on imagining the end of the entire world. In this episode, Jacke talks to author Dorian Lynskey (Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell About the End of the World), who immersed himself in apocalyptic films and literature to discover exactly wha…

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1,050- The Headhunters, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, David Berkeley, Buffalo Rose, and Crys Matthews 2:14:14

2M ago2:14:14

2:14:14

This episode was recorded on February 2nd, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The Headhunters, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, David Berkeley, Buffalo Rose, and Crys Matthews. https://bit.ly/42AWjHvBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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Japan 2025 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Konichiwa and welcome to the Japanese GP episode! Listen in to the gang as they try not to twist themselves into knots navigating the figure of 8 at Suzuka. Ellie announces a bigger surprise than the Red Bull drama and Kieran drops a bigger clanger than Doohan. Follow all the twists and turns now! Get in touch: Instagram: @rearwingingit Email: rear…

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693 Understanding the Wonders of Nature (with Alan Lightman) | My Last Book with Alan Lightman 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

In today's world of specialization, Alan Lightman is that rare individual who has accomplished remarkable things in two very different realms. As a physicist with a Ph.D. from Cal Tech, he's taught at Harvard and MIT and advised the United Nations. As a novelist, he's written award-winning bestsellers like Einstein's Dreams and The Diagnosis. In th…

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From Diagnosis to Defiance, Three Months to Live: What John Did Next Will Shock You 2:16:35

2M ago2:16:35

2:16:35

The day John Bygraves was told he had just three months to live, everything came crashing down. His world, once filled with music, momentum and a fast-paced DJ lifestyle, suddenly stood still. What began as a small health concern turned into a rare and aggressive cancer diagnosis, and within moments, life as he knew it was gone. Faced with a life-a…

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Survive and Thrive: Embrace Resilience, Battle Cancer, and Achieve Financial Independence! How Carmel Transformed Her Life From a Freckle-Faced Farm Kid to Business Powerhouse, Finding Freedom and Purpose ... 1:02:58

2M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

Join me as I sit down with Carmel, an inspiring powerhouse with a story of resilience, bravery, and personal growth. In this episode, Carmel shares her remarkable journey from New Zealand farm life to facing life's harshest challenges, including an unhealthy marriage and battling breast cancer. Discover how resilience, bravery, and a supportive com…

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692 An Investigation in Chinatown (with Radha Vatsal) | The Five Books (with Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen) 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

It's a two-for-one special! First, Jacke talks to novelist Radha Vatsal about her new book, No. 10 Doyers Street, which tells the gripping story of an Indian woman journalist investigating a bloody shooting in New York's Chinatown circa 1907. Then podcaster Tali Rosenblatt-Cohen stops by to discuss her experience hosting The Five Books, which asks …

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1,049 - Oliver Wood, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dar Williams, TopHouse, and Cloud Cult 2:23:54

2M ago2:23:54

2:23:54

This episode was recorded on January 26th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Oliver Wood, Stephen Wilson Jr., Dar Williams, TopHouse, and Cloud Cult. https://bit.ly/4hTzT8LBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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691 The Making of Sylvia Plath (with Carl Rollyson) | My Last Book with Cheryl Hopson 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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Since her death, poet and novelist Sylvia Plath (1932-1963) has been an endless source of fascination for fans of her and her work. But while much attention has been paid to her tumultuous relationship with fellow poet Ted Hughes, we often overlook the influences that formed her, long before she traveled to England and met Hughes. What movies did s…

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