Best Local Energy Rules Podcasts (2025)

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Community Solar Cracks Gas Crisis in Alaska — Episode 236 of Local Energy Rules 42:51

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Discover how Alaska’s electric co-ops and the Cook Inlet gas crisis laid the groundwork for the state’s community solar policy.By Local Energy Rules

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Pacers Lose Away Game, Downtown Transforms for SPARK on the Circle, 'Intellectual Diversity' Complaints on Campus, Hogsett Admin 'Legally Compliant' in Sexual Harassment Response

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The Indiana Pacers will be returning to Indianapolis after losing to the New York Knicks 94 to 111. A section of Monument Circle in Indianapolis will transform into a pedestrian-only space designed to feel like a public park. Dozens of complaints around the state involve 'intellectual diversity' on college campuses. Last summer women who worked in …

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IU Indy Removes "Black Lives Matter" Banner, Highest Paid Education Leaders, How Immigrants Can Assert Their Constitutional Rights, Hamilton County's Effort to Help Residents in Need 4:55

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IU Indianapolis recently removed two signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “Discrimination has no place here” from its downtown campus. The highest-paid public school employee in Indiana made more than three hundred and fifty-thousand dollars last year. The Trump administration is ramping up immigration enforcement – one small red card can help …

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Sorry Not Sorry: Breaking Free from People Pleasing 50:46

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Sorry Not Sorry: Breaking Free From People Pleasing Episode 72 Have you ever agreed to something you didn't want to do, simply to avoid disappointing someone else? That uncomfortable feeling in your gut might be trying to tell you something important. In this revealing conversation with wellness expert Melanie Flower, we unpack the deeply ingrained…

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The (In)visible Tensions of Change: What We're Learning from This Decade's Major Shifts | 013 58:09

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About mines, memes, mindsets, and multilateralism In this electrifying and deeply reflective conversation, we dive into the complex interplay between sustainability, geopolitics, and narratives. I speak with Maximiliano, whose unconventional path - from growing up in a mining region in Chile to shaping UN development programs - offers a rare perspe…

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Indy Parks Meals Program, Pacers are One Win Away from NBA Finals, Alliance Could Change How IPS and Charter Schools Work Together, Indiana Utility Chairman Retires 4:41

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Children 18 and under can get free meals at locations across the city through the Indy Parks Meals Program. The Indiana Pacers are one win away from making it to the NBA finals. A new board is expected to shape how Indianapolis Public Schools and charter schools collaborate. The chairman of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission, Jim Houston, an…

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The Truth About GLP-1s, Midlife Cravings, and Resizing Your Body | Just Jenny Podcast x Dr. Wendy Bazilian 53:15

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In this special replay episode of 1,000 Waking Minutes, Dr. Wendy Bazilian joins Jenny Hutt on the Just Jenny podcast for a real, energizing, and thoughtful conversation about midlife, metabolism, hormones, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro, and what it truly means to feel good in your body. Originally recorded for Jenny’s “Weight Wednesd…

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Alex Palou Wins 2025 Indianapolis 500, Pacers Vs Knicks Game 4 Preview, State Election Official Under Investigation, Medicaid Coverage at Risk for Over One Million Across Midwest 4:59

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When the checkered flag dropped, Alex Palou won the day in the No. 10 Chip Ganassi car with speeds topping 220 mph. After a disappointing loss at the end of Sunday night's playoff game, the Indiana Pacers face the New York Knicks for game four of the Eastern Conference finals. The Marion County Election Board is investigating whether the state’s to…

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She Tried to Flirt at Open Play?! | Viral Pickleball Anthem with Ellie Santra | Big Dink Energy Podcast 37:28

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Send us a text 🎤 Zumba. Shimmies. Flirting mid-rally?! This week’s Kitchen Talk kicks off with a wild story from the court—when one player turned open play into open season for single men. Spoiler: he was married. And yes, we name names (sort of). 💅 Then we serve up an interview with Ellie Santra, the viral singer-songwriter behind the “Big Dink En…

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Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay Dies at 65, Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Commitment to DEI, Why International Student Cases Remain Open, Improvements for Maternal Mental Health 5:00

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Jim Irsay, the Indianapolis Colts’ owner who leveraged the popularity of Peyton Manning into a new stadium and a Super Bowl title, died Wednesday at age 65. The Indy 500 has only had two Black drivers in its history — Willy T. Ribbs and George Mack. Nine international students in Indiana are no longer subject to immediate deportation. States across…

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Grandstands Sell Out at Indianapolis 500, Roger Penske Fires Leaders in Wake of Cheating Scandal, Improvements at Indy's Grassy Creek Park, Indiana's New Rules Around Sex Education 4:11

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Grandstands at Indianapolis 500 are sold out for the first time in nearly a decade. Roger Penske has fired his team president, IndyCar managing director and IndyCar general manager in the wake of an Indianapolis 500 cheating scandal. Indianapolis community leaders gathered to celebrate new improvements at Grassy Creek Park, on the city's far east s…

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Obesity Medications: Miracle Cure or Dangerous Quick Fix? 36:06

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Episode 71 The rise of weight loss injections has reached epidemic proportions, with people who aren't even clinically overweight seeking these "miracle solutions" for quick fat loss. What started as medications for type 2 diabetes has morphed into a mainstream approach to weight management—but at what cost? Julie and Catherine dive deep into the c…

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From Performance Reviews to Purpose - Breaking the Corporate Spell | 012 57:04

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How a former industrial engineer found freedom in sustainability work In this episode, I speak with my friend and colleague Kurt Klusch about his radical transformation from industrial engineer to sustainability consultant. We both share a passion for systems thinking and the FSSD framework, which we actively use in our work with organisations. Kur…

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Another Cheating Scandal for Team Penske, Home Energy Rebate Program, Indiana Collects $51 Million Less than Projected, Indiana Fails to Act After Loss of Federal Food Program 5:07

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Team Penske has been rocked by a second cheating scandal in just over a year. Indiana residents can apply for money from the state to help make their home more energy efficient. Indiana collected about $51 million less in taxes last month than even the recent, very pessimistic revenue forecast projected it would. Indiana families who received credi…

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Eat Local, Feel Better: What FLOWS from Farmers Markets, Co-ops and CSAs 38:57

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As we enter the season of sunshine and fresh starts, this new episode of 1,000 Waking Minutes invites you to rediscover one of the most powerful places for well-being: your local farmers market. In this special story-meets-science episode, Dr. Wendy Bazilian explores the personal joy, health benefits, and wide-reaching ripple effects of shopping lo…

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IPS Launches Survey for Families, Ruling Issued in Legal Battle Between IPS and Indiana, Indiana Fever Kicks Off Regular Season with a Win, Experts React to Trumps Order on Drug Prices 5:40

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Indianapolis Public Schools wants to hear from families about how students get to and from school. The Indiana Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in a years-long legal battle between Indianapolis Public Schools and the state. The Indiana Fever kicked off its 2025 regular season with a win against the Chicago Sky. President Donald Trump signed an …

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Pickleball Tattoos & Adulting Failures | Tommy Flaim from Silly Pickles League | Big Dink Energy Podcast 36:06

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Send us a text This week’s News You Can Use is unhinged—in the best way. We’re talking cryptic floorboard messages, sketchy skeleton pranks, expired lettuce, and why adult life is just a series of bizarre plot twists. Plus, would you get a pickleball tattoo? We’re debating that and other ridiculous ideas. Then we chat with Tommy Flaim, the mastermi…

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IndyGo Proposes Bus Fare Increase, Indy Art Center Exhibit on Cultural Identity, Economic Impact of Unaffordable Basic Needs, Talking to Fran Quigley about His New Book on Eviction Court

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IndyGo is proposing a dollar increase to bus fares. An exhibit at the Indy Art Center explores cultural identity when faced with resistance. Twenty-nine percent of Hoosiers working the state’s most common jobs struggled to afford basic necessities in 2023. A new book from a local lawyer, author and professor explores his work on eviction court in I…

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New Housing Task Force Meets in Lawrence, Indy Council Considers $27 million Spending Package, Clergy Gather to Denounce Beckwith's Comments, ICE Detains Indianapolis Woman 4:52

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A new housing task force in Lawrence held its first meeting on Thursday. City money for roads, home repairs, parks and crime prevention is part of a $27 million spending package. Black and white clergy gathered to denounce Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith’s recent inflammatory comments about the Three-Fifths Compromise. Immigration and Customs En…

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Indiana Historical Society to Keep its Building, Communities Push Back Against New Data Centers, Renovations for Indy Park, Lawmakers Push to Improve School Attendance 5:13

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The Indiana Historical Society will keep its building and take ownership of the land it sits on. Experts say Indiana’s location, major tax breaks and relatively cheap land make it attractive for tech hubs – but some communities are pushing back. Indianapolis is renovating a city park, and part of the work includes a green makeover. Schools will soo…

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The Joy of Being Far Too Fabulous 42:13

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Episode 70: The Joy of Being Far Too Fabulous What can our bodies truly accomplish when we push beyond societal expectations? In this energising episode, Catherine and Julie celebrate their recent physical achievements while challenging the narrative about what women "of a certain age" should attempt. Julie shares her triumphant story of winning go…

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About Your Inner Capitalist & Self-Leadership | 011 1:00:52

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Why escaping to a Sabbatical will not heal your Burnout In this episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow regenerator Judit Saez. We dive into the challenges of redefining work and success beyond the capitalist grind. Judit shares her own story of burnout and how it became a turning point for her personal transformation. We talk about the impor…

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Potential Remains Found of Slain Indy Humanitarian Worker, Roche Plans $550 Investment, Indianapolis Housing Agency Unveils 12-Month Plan, Pollution from BP’s Whiting Refinery 6:07

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A recent operation in the Middle East may have uncovered the remains of a slain humanitarian worker from Indianapolis. The Swiss biotech company Roche announced plans for a $550 million expansion of its Indianapolis diagnostics and manufacturing hub. The Indianapolis Housing Agency presented its new 12-month plan. Activists and northwest Indiana re…

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REPLAY: Think Clearer, Feel Better: The Hydration Tips You Need 47:29

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THIS IS A REPLAY OF A POPULAR EPISODE! AND WITH SUMMER RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, IT’S A GOOD TIME TO THINK ABOUT THIRST AND THE WHYs AND HOWs TO QUENCH IT. CHEERS! Is your body getting the hydration it needs to thrive? Do you struggle with drinking enough water throughout the day? Dr. Wendy Bazilian dives into why water is essential not only for que…

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Pacers One Game Away from Eastern Conference Finals, Eli Lilly and Purdue Expand Partnership, An IPS School Converts to a Charter, Federal Funding Supporting Indiana Artist Terminated 5:27

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The Indiana Pacers are one game away from advancing to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Eli Lilly and Company announce an expanded partnership with Purdue University. An Indianapolis Public Schools district school will convert to a charter school. The Trump Administration terminates federal funding that supports artists across Indiana. Want to go…

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Got It in the Butt (Pickleball Style), Playground Games & Musty Pudding?! | Featuring Wes Dawg | Big Dink Energy Podcast 31:19

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Send us a text One of us took a pickleball straight to the butt—don’t worry, it's still family friendly. We’re talking open play chaos, the weirdest desserts ever created, and the childhood games we think deserve a pro sports comeback. Wes Dogg joins us to talk pickleball content, comedy, and building a brand while still drilling for dinks. And in …

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Indy Infrastructure Projects get Federal Funds, IU Sues over Student ID Voting Ban, 18 Regional EPA Employees get Layoff Notices, Union School Corporation Closure Blindsides Community 10:05

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City officials announce that Indianapolis infrastructure projects will receive more than 35 million dollars in federal funds. Indiana University joins two advocacy groups in suing the state over a new law that bans the use of student IDs for voting. All 18 environmental justice employees at the Environmental Protection Agency’s regional office rece…

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Asian Fest Returns this Weekend, Perry Township Schools lose Federal Grant Funding, Increase in Babies Admitted to NICUs, ACLU of Indiana Sues Braun over IU Board of Trustees Changes 6:00

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An event for Hoosiers to learn and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander cultures returns this weekend. The Trump administration terminates a federal grant funding teacher bonuses and literacy coaches in Perry Township Schools. More babies are being admitted to neonatal intensive care units across the country. The ACLU of Indiana is suing G…

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Family Sues Indianapolis Public Schools Over Alleged Bullying, Energy Assistance Program, State Support for Hard-of-Hearing Children, Worry Over Unsafe Water in Rural Communities 5:56

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A family is suing Indianapolis Public Schools, alleging a first grader at George Washington Carver Montessori School 87 was seriously injured after repeated bullying. Nonprofits in Indianapolis can now apply for energy assistance from the Office of Sustainability. Lawmakers made several changes this session to how the state delivers services to dea…

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The Four-Part Framework for Lasting Change 48:38

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Episode 69 We explore a powerful framework for creating sustainable lifestyle changes by focusing on four simple actions: starting something new, stopping an unhelpful habit, doing more of what serves you, and doing less of what doesn't. • Breaking the all-or-nothing approach to wellness using this four-part framework • How the "start, stop, more, …

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Regeneration begins Within | 010 1:03:37

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Conflict, leadership, and why Inner Work is crucial for Outer Impact In this episode, I sit down with a pioneer in regenerative leadership and business. We talk about transforming organisations internally by supporting leaders on their personal journeys. Our conversation touches on conflict, leadership, and why inner work is crucial for outer impac…

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Community Solar Complements New Hampshire’s Resident-Owned Communities — Episode 235 of Local Energy Rules 41:11

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Members of New Hampshire’s resident-owned communities are saving money through community solar.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/community-solar-in-nh-rocs-ler235/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ | Don't forget to subscribe, share with your frie…

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Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $4.5 Billion Lebanon Facility, Real ID Requirement Takes Effect, New Board to Guide Resource Allocation Between IPS and Charters, Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution 6:01

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Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly broke ground Tuesday on its $4.5 billion facility in Lebanon. It may become more difficult to board commercial flights or enter some federal buildings beginning Wednesday without what’s called a Real ID. If you're a parent in the city, your voice could help shape the future of Indianapolis Public …

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Science You Can Use: Butter, Brisk Movement, and a Fruit for Better Sleep 36:42

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A new Science You Can Use episode — three studies that translate into simple, real-world steps you can take today. In this episode, Dr. Wendy Bazilian brings evidence to life with approachable explanations, practical tips, and the kinds of changes that actually fit into your day. What recent research says about butter vs oils for cooking, how brisk…

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Indiana Fever Kicks Off Preseason, Clergy Denounce Micah Beckwith’s Comments on Three-Fifths Compromise, Public Media Stations Face Major Funding Cuts, Haitian Leaders Gather in Indy 6:23

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The Indiana Fever kicked off its 2025 preseason with two wins over the weekend. Indiana clergy continue to denounce Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith’s statements about the Three-Fifths Compromise and call on the governor to take a stronger stand. Public media stations across Indiana confront major funding cuts at both the state and federal levels…

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Unforced Errors, Rage Triggers, and Prison Pickleball?! | Featuring The PutAway Maryland | Big Dink Energy Podcast 31:56

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Send us a text Overhead smashes, loud chewers, and cardboard hoarders—what do they all have in common? They drive us nuts. We’re breaking down unforced errors on and off the pickleball court, plus chatting with Tim from The PutAway in Maryland about building a killer community and facility. And in Dink or Destroy, we’re talking prison pickleball. R…

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Ivy Tech Names Next President, 13th Check for Retired Public Employees, New High School Could Open Downtown, Gov. Braun Reflects on Legislative Session and His First 100 Days 5:12

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Ivy Tech Community College has named Marty Pollio as its next president. More than 100 thousand retired public employees in Indiana will receive an additional benefit this year known as the 13th check – but lawmakers reduced the amount of that extra benefit by about five percent. Two charter schools in Indianapolis are poised to expand on the city’…

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Carmel Christkindlmarkt CEO Resigns, Ivy Tech to Lose Five Percent of State Funding, Indiana Humanities to Get $250,000 in Emergency Funds, Experts Worry about Indiana's Coal Ash Ponds 5:42

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The CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt resigned from her role. Ivy Tech Community College will lose about five percent of its state funding under the latest budget. Indiana Humanities will receive more than $200,000 in emergency funds as part of a national response to the recent loss of federal support. Many of Indiana's coal ash ponds are in the f…

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Pacers Advance to Second Round of Playoffs, Tactical Urbanism Project, Eiffel Tower Replica Finds New Home at International School, Using Virtual Reality to Teach Opioid Overdose Reversal 8:34

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The Indiana Pacers are moving on to the second round of playoffs. A new tactical urbanism project is set up along a busy cross-section of Indianapolis neighborhoods. A massive art installation has a new permanent home at the International School of Indiana. A group of researchers are hoping to incorporate virtual reality gaming technology to teach …

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Pee on This: The Test That Reveals Your Hormone Symphony. Guest Episode with Joanna Majithia 44:03

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Episode 68 We explore comprehensive hormone testing with Jo Majithia, Head of Clinical Education at Regenerus Labs, examining how the Dutch Test provides detailed insights beyond standard blood tests for women navigating perimenopause and hormone-related symptoms. • The Dutch Test measures dried urine samples to analyse hormone metabolism, showing …

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Responsible Rule Breaking - at Work! - with Alex Barker | 009 1:25:50

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How to be a constructive Rebel, tell Stories & drive Change from within organisation SUMMARY In this episode, I speak with Alex Barker about the art of driving change from within organisations. We reflect on our shared experience as "kind challengers" and what it means to challenge power structures with empathy. Alex shares insights from her work i…

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Indy Juneteenth Parade On Hold, Former Superintendent Used Public Money for Personal Expenses, Fatal Case of Tick Disease, Systemic Issues Amplified by Indy Housing Agency 8:35

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The Indy Juneteenth parade is on hold for 2025. The former Center Grove Superintendent used public money for personal expenses, according to a state investigation. The state is investigating a fatal case of ehrlichiosis, a tick disease, in Floyd County. For years Indianapolis’s housing agency has struggled to serve the thousands of local, low-incom…

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Breaking the Criticism Loop: Daily Tools for More Calm 35:38

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What happens after you pause the critic?After you catch the thought, let it pause, and create space — what fills that space? In this episode, Dr. Wendy Bazilian continues the conversation from the last episode about creating a criticism-free day — and explores what comes next: the practices that build resilience, creativity, and compassion when the…

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Pacers Win Game Four, Annual Indy Peace Walk, Resource Fair for Formerly Incarcerated People, Indiana School District to Be Dissolved Under New Property Tax Plan 5:07

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The Indiana Pacers return to the Circle City one win away from advancing to the next round of playoffs. Young people in Indianapolis came together for the annual Peace Walk to raise awareness about the impact of gun violence on youth. Martin University hosted its annual reentry resource fair on Friday. A rural school district in Randolph County tha…

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Pickleball, Parenting Rants, and Poop Coffee?! | Featuring Trisha Shelley from Pickle Hood | Big Dink Energy Podcast 30:35

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Send us a text Pickleball, parenting rants, and poop coffee — what could go wrong? 🤯 We’re diving into pretentious parenting, shady pickleball open play players, and a toothpaste you definitely don’t want. Trisha Shelley from Pickle Hood joins us to talk community, confidence, and why pickleball magic matters. And in Dink or Destroy, we’re calling …

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New Marion County Initiative Supports Disabled Community, Second Annual Melanin Table Talk, Purdue’s Boilermaker Special Involved in Fatal Crash, IN 2025 General Assembly Session Wrap-up 8:33

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A new initiative in Marion County will support people with disabilities during interactions with law enforcement. The state of the black community was discussed at the second annual Melanin Table Talk last week in Indianapolis. Purdue University’s Boilermaker Special was involved in a fatal crash last week. How two top priority bills defined the 20…

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Fifth Annual Go All IN Day, Indiana Pacers Get Closer to Second Round of Playoffs, Former CEO of Indy School Reaches Settlement, Indy Jewish Community Releases Annual Antisemitic Analysis 5:16

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Over a thousand volunteers will gather today as part of the fifth annual Go All IN Day. The Indiana Pacers are another win closer to moving on to the second round of playoffs, after beating the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night. The former CEO of Edison School of the Arts has settled a federal lawsuit with his old employer. Leaders of the Indianapolis …

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Effort to Improve Highway Work Site Safety, Braun Signs Bill to Expand Opioid-Reversing Meds in School, Bill Language Criminalizing Public Sleeping Removed, Health Experts Worry about Budget

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In Indiana last year, 30 people were killed and more than one thousand five hundred were injured in work zones. A bill signed by Governor Mike Braun expands the kinds of opioid-reversing medications that can be stocked in schools. Legislation that could fine and jail people sleeping on public land was removed from another bill, shortly before the e…

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Unpacking Energy Transition, Social Justice, and Economic Systems with Linus Beer | 008 55:58

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How true impact requires shifting resources, responsibilities and power structures - not just technology SUMMARY In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Linus Beer, whose commitment to environmental and social justice has deeply inspired me since our shared volunteer year in Ecuador. We reflect on our early learning journeys, from waste col…

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Women Lifting Women: How Supportive Circles Shape Our Wellbeing 35:01

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Episode 67 The communities we create and join profoundly shape our health, happiness, and sense of self. Julie and Catherine explore this transformative power of human connection through their own experiences with various groups – from choir singing to wild swimming, motherhood circles to business networks. They share their parallel journeys from i…

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