tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67669065608125217462024-03-17T23:00:18.595-04:00Celestial ReflectionsLaVaughnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09147322061125012346noreply@blogger.comBlogger1738125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-21669934620055866982023-11-07T17:49:00.000-05:002023-11-07T17:49:15.125-05:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qyDkzHOx6XTF2Rd7rGCpYXAt_2_KiYoJxYES16xeTk_x6CJCxAuwDSuu6thNDrF8RXTrs77eVELQioYprI29er0fbCZy4nPY4BX0FyQ2rVX6RuouEzzXuZ5GG8Ws5atX5TFR4nJZ7f6dlcdgJyYYm74nqzu6BTwNhAIV_VovQG5Ph5ygaX09Hv7Uvn8/s1600/coffeeheartmugfall1869599_1280.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /></div>
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<b>Unveiled: Yasmine Mohammed on Extreme Fundamentalism</b>
<p>Yasmine Mohammed attended Islamic schools and wore a hijab starting at the age of nine, all while living in Vancouver, BC. In this episode, she invites us into her childhood to get a taste of what it was like to live in two different worlds – the West and extreme fundamentalist Islam – while fitting into neither. She pulls back the curtain on the culty dynamics, indoctrination, and dehumanization characteristic of both worlds. We learn a little about her forced marriage to a member of Al-Qaeda at the age of 19. And she illuminates a Bill Maher moment with Ben Affleck that she believes exemplifies the West’s deeply problematic approach to radical Islam.
</p><p>Check it out.
</p><p>NOTES:
</p><p>Yasmine Mohammed is founder and President of Free Hearts Free Minds – an organization devoted to those free thinkers in Muslim-majority countries whose lives are at risk for who they love or the words they utter. She’s a courageous and eloquent writer, podcaster, and human rights advocate as unafraid to criticize conversation police as she is to speak up against radical Islam. Yasmine is the author of Unveiled: How Western Liberals Empower Radical Islam, a memoir/polemic that explores her own history and how Western liberalism gets in the way of actualizing liberation. She’s host of the podcast Forgotten Feminists that features inspirational women from restrictive religious backgrounds. And she speaks on Islamophobia and the Canadian motion against it to universities, organizations and major news agencies.</p>
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<b>Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Mason Hutchison</b>
<p>Today’s Herbal Radio episode features Mason Hutchison, a true rising star in the herbalism community and the founder of HerbRally. Mason grew up in Eugene, OR and held the title of Event Coordinator on the Mountain Rose Herbs Marketing Team for over a decade. His contributions and dedication to the herbalism community has left an everlasting impact on Mountain Rose Herbs, and Mason is considered one of the best success stories in our company history. Listen in for a wholesome conversation between Mason and our EVP/host, Thomas Dick, as they dive into Mason’s beginnings as a budding plant-lover, and how that his passion for herbalism and entrepreneurial spirit blossomed into his successes in present day.
</p><p>Mason Hutchison is the founder of HerbRally, an herbal community hub that promotes herbalism education and events. He is also the host of "The Herbalist Hour", a podcast and YouTube series where he interviews a diverse array of plant people. Mason is a husband, proud father, avid chess, basketball and ping pong player, spring water gatherer, and an enthusiast in the art of frugal nutrition.</p>
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<p><b>Circle Sanctuary's Circle Talk - Christine Cunningham Ashworth</b></p>
<p>Scott Cunningham is an iconic figure who led the way in establishing Wicca in North America. His pioneering book Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner radically altered the practice of Wicca. Join us on Circle Talk as we talk with his sister, Christine Cunningham Ashworth as she shares insights on Scott as a persona s well as his magickal path from her new book, Scott Cunningham-The Path Taken.</p>
<p><b>Tue, November 7, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Songs of the Pagan Tribe ~ Elementary</b></p>
<p>Elementary. Songs and chants about the four Elements to raise energy and awareness. Music from Spiral Rhythm, Libana, Crow Women, and more.</p>
<p><b>Fri, November 10, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Let's Talk About Sex and Sexuality w/Melody Rosecrans</b></p>
<p>Evidentiary spiritual medium, Akashic Records reader and spiritual life coach/teacher, Melody Rosecrans, gets important information from her spirit guides which she shares with her community on a regular basis. Today she's with me to chat about what they've taught her about sex and sexuality. We'll discuss topics such as: A we meant to be with just one sexual partner, does abstaining from sex bring you a higher state of spiritual consciousness, are virgins more spiritually connected, what is transcendent sex, can every couple experience transcendent sex and is it even possible in our western culture, the question of gender - and more if we have time!</p>
<p><b>Wed, November 8, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>The Evil Eye with Author Antonio Pagliarulo</b></p>
<p>Author Antonio Pagliarulo joins me to discuss his new book: "The Evil Eye: The History, Mystery, and Magic of the Quiet Curse"
</p><p>“Finally, there is a book written by an actual practitioner, in plain language, with warmth and compassion, that takes the Evil Eye and the misery it causes seriously. If you have been wondering about the Eye; if you fear it or think you have been struck by it; if you feel drawn to Evil Eye jewelry, this book is for you. May it provide you with safety, relief, and happiness.”
—from the foreword by Judika Illes, author of Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells and Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
</p><p>Antonio Pagliarulo has been published by the <i>Washington Post</i>, <i>NBC News</i>, <i>New York Daily News</i>, <i>The Wild Hunt</i>, and <i>Religion News Service</i>. He is the son of southern Italian immigrants and was raised in a home where the magical arts were commonplace. Antonio lives in New York City. Visit his website at www.antoniopagliarulo.com.</p>
<p><b>Thu, November 9, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Wellness Witchery with Laurel Woodard</b></p>
<p>A MAGICKAL APPROACH TO NOURISHING THE BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
</p><p>Hundreds of Herbal Formulas and Recipes for Health, Wealth, and Love
</p><p>Learn how to eat, meditate, and spellcast your way to a higher quality of life with this book on integrating a magickal mindset into daily life. Laurel Woodward shares more than one hundred herbal formulas, over eighty essential oil blends, more than thirty exercises, and nearly thirty kitchen witchery recipes. Not only will you meet plant allies and nurture a relationship with them, but you'll also find mood-lifting activities and delicious foods for healing body, mind, and spirit.
</p><p>Wellness Witchery shows you the potent power of plants through numerous magickal, herbal, and self-care applications. Laurel provides formulas for boosting immunity, empowering relationships, relieving stress, improving self-esteem, and more. She also offers a variety of magical baths, recipes for treats and beverages, and essential oils for confidence, protection, and inner peace. With them, you can become happier, healthier, and more magickal.
</p><p>Laurel Woodward (Portland, OR) has been a witch for 20 years and is also a tarot reader. She has written for magazines and ezines on the subjects of healthy living, organic gardening, sustainable living, and the magick of tapping creative energy. Learn more at www.LiminalLandscapes.com.</p>
<p><b>Fri, November 10, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-33950932351467520052023-10-31T12:00:00.012-04:002023-10-31T16:02:53.628-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1c2eF8i-1n6rjWK8L38ZSc1hHppDy0UmETS-iAZBMwGkv7kOW9wh84BbaEKTwfz5FTSsUCxLP9UjxszWsJh063HzZRnmmsVO15vZPfP2SSHUDNsV4qKg3C9t1JSuFuY_-PwgYV3KXlUQZC-bDTGZYAojRQekOns0ixaYIxqvL_5chyphenhyphenIq77J3Apl7bmkQ/s1600/pumpkinmugs.jpg" style="width: 100%;"/></div>
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<b>Seek Safely: Jean Brown & Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle on the Self-Help Industry</b>
<p>The self-help book industry alone is expected to grow from $10.5 billion annually to $15 billion by 2025. Of course, with that kinda dough floating around, a raging demand for personal growth has led to a plethora of tools aimed at achieving it. Unfortunately, there are people that seek to take advantage of this, leading to dangerous—or even deadly—consequences.
</p><p>When Kirby Brown was only 38 years old, a man named James Arthur Ray pushed her to stick out an incredibly hot sweat lodge session in Sedona, Arizona. A self-proclaimed “guru,” Ray allegedly urged participants to disregard their physical discomfort, even ignoring their pleas for help. Tragically, Brown and two other individuals lost their lives during the hellish experience.
</p><p>On today’s episode, we’re joined by two guests: Jean Brown, who is Kirby’s sister and the co-author of This Sweet Life: How we lived after Kirby died, a memoir she wrote with her mother about what happened to Kirby and its larger implications for the self-help industry. Joining her is Dr. Glenn Patrick Doyle, a psychologist who has teamed up with Jean and the SEEK SAFELY non-profit org and podcast. Founded by George and Ginny Brown, Kirby and Jean’s parents, SEEK SAFELY is aimed at passing legislation within the self-help industry to prevent abuse in the future. </p>
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<p><b>A New Science of the Afterlife with Daniel Drasin</b></p>
<p>Daniel Drasin, award-winning documentary filmaker, photographer and media producer for more than six decades has been actively investigating the field of afterlife communication through traditional mental and physical mediumship as well as modern electronics. We'll discuss his journey in this field, his paranormal experiences and explore what that "veil" that separates this world from the next really might be. Language is important and we'll explore why that is related to this topic and Daniel will distinguish between skepticism and pseudoskepticism.</p>
<p><b>Wed, November 1, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>The 4:15 - November 2nd, 2023</b></p>
<p>Join Star Bustamonte (Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co, News Correspondent at The Wild Hunt, Host at The 4:15) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches and The 4:15) for this month's news of interest!</p>
<p><b>Thu, November 2, 2023 04:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA</b></p>
<p>Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics.</p>
<p><b>Fri, November 3, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<br />LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-15750943272735625052023-10-25T12:43:00.001-04:002023-10-25T16:03:07.210-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyUQVyWIhttkWRqiCNYARLzntqG77UiFTPhe3mLpnCUVqTJKgUAsNH1GLRIUsCe5h0MXItXFV8Ooc6nEdilMgZnCF2OWDQyvjVRpgS2YKQPrT_NHUZRHgPuEm87hU8-oYAdcSx5qD8qAGSArYEfjTU08b5DRA1TYIiAfHK3NOEe9J2oXXr1EOkFUCVEU/s1600/CoffeeandWriting_DariaObymaha.jpg" style="width: 85%;"/></div>
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<b>Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Alice Hines on Twin Flames Universe</b>
<p>Let’s admit it. Despite the billions of people on earth, the world can be a friggin lonely place. And for the VIP-lonely among us, Jeff and Shaleia charge a mere $8888 for all the answers to life’s big love questions. If you’re seeking a first-person narrative about what it’s like to pay to play in Twin Flames Universe, check out Keely Griffin on ALBC.
</p><p>For this show, we features Alice Hines – the Emmy-award winning investigative journalist and executive producer of Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe, a new docuseries chronicling the two kooky, creepy founders Jeff – a real Keto Keith Raniere – and his partner Shaleia as they go from run-of-the-mill influencers to building what Vice has called a ‘cult empire’.
</p><p>Hines dives right into her curiosity around the creepy repercussions of internet culture on IRL relationships and how that led her to explore, report on, and be invited into Jeff and Shaleia’s home where she filmed the duo. You can watch that footage in the docuseries.
</p><p>For now, take a listen for the inside scoop on the culty couple.</p>
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<b>Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Margi Flint</b>
<p>On this week’s episode of Herbal Radio, we had the honor of interviewing one of the greatest living herbalists and world-blended practitioners, Margi Flint. With Margi’s 40+ years of experience in herbal medicine, she shares her wisdom on honoring the life force within plants, rather than taking advantage of what plants can offer us. Margi dives into her beginnings as a wild-spirited girl who frequented the forest in her hometown backyard of Weston, MA, and how lightning strikes seem to be a uniquely common theme in her life!
</p><p>After an early-age diagnosis where she was told her life expectancy would continue for a mere year and half, Margi began exploring dance, energy work, and prioritizing her health. This exploration brought her to the front steps of the herbal community, where she found her purpose within bridging the gap between herbal and western medicine.
</p><p>Margi Flint RH, B. Sc. is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild ~ Herbal Mentor, is on staff at Pacific Rim College in British Columbia, was an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine 1994-1970, North Shore Community College 2003 -2008 and continues to lecture at Bastyr University and Mass College of Pharmacy for their undergraduate programs. She lectures at herbal symposiums as well as medical institutions around the States and internationally.
</p><p>Margi will be teaching a class hosted by the Four Seasons Herbal Guild on Reading the Body in Spokane, WA on October 28<sup>th</sup>-29<sup>th</sup>. Please visit the Four Seasons Herbal Guild website to discover more details on this class.</p>
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<p><b>Songs of the Pagan Tribe ~ Thin Veil</b></p>
<p>Thin Veil: The power of love transcends the transition of life and death. Featuring songs by SJ Tucker, Jaiya, Meren King, and others. </p>
<p><b>Fri, October 27, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>HANNAH FROM BINX'S HOME FOR CATS/HOUSE OF BLACK CAT MAGIC</b></p>
<p>Binx's Home for Black Cats
</p><p>Hannah Soboleski is the President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co., and the Executive Director of Binx's Home for Black Cats and directs all day-to-day operations. She is a lifetime cat lover and has been rescuing, fostering, and rehoming cats since 2016. She has spent years working with established cat rescues, shelters, and community cat programs to better the lives of cats and kittens in Buncombe County. She is also working toward her degree in Biology, with an emphasis on Animal Sciences. Binx Pyewacket is her familiar and best friend and is also the rescue mascot.
</p><p>Star Bustamonte is the Senior Vice President of House of Black Cat Magic, Co., News correspondent for The Wild Hunt, and co-host of The 4:15. Her background is varied, having decades-long experience in both the service and retail industry. Spiritually, her path has forever been one of service and over the course of her life she has devoted her energy to supporting a variety causes that rest upon the foundation of equality, justice, and truth. She’s also always been crazy for cats so it seems perfectly normal for her to now be involved with a rescue at this stage of her life—crazy cat lady, indeed!
</p><p>Together, Soboleski & Bustamonte opened House of Black Cat Magic in June of 2023, an operation that combines a retail shop offering magical & metaphysical supplies with a cat lounge that features adoptable Black Cats that are always happy to provide a little purr therapy for anyone visiting the lounge.
</p><p><u>Binx’s Home for Black Cats contact and social media resources</u>:<br>
Email: binxhomeforblackcats@gmail.com<br>
Website: https://www.binxshomeforblackcats.com/</p>
<p><b>Thu, October 26, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>IT'S RAINA'S BIRTHDAY SHOW WITH LLEWELLYN AUTHOR DR. DEBRA BURRIS</b></p>
<p>It's that time of the year. Raina's birthday rant and an hour of hanging out with bestie, Dr. Debra Burris!
<p>About Dr. Debra Burris:
<p>Debra L. Burris is a witch, farmer, physicist, and Master Naturalist. She has a PhD in physics and teaches meteorology, astronomy, and physical sciences at the University of Arkansas. She has worked for the National Severe Storms Labs as a storm spotter and is a regular presenter at Mystic South. Visit her at Instagram.com/DocFireWoman.
<p>Look for her upcoming book from Llewellyn - WEATHER MAGIC: WITCHERY, SCIENCE, LORE to be released in April, 2024.</p>
<p><b>Fri, October 27, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-52482183435730983422023-10-17T14:51:00.000-04:002023-10-17T14:51:07.955-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQD-GsA88zUa1LWOvvWL3r9hCGrty_03rodrXdDrb63tEp6a7zT6Sicn4purApeawtj73L6NJbvGsJ9cm7SCJW0a9Nf2GA1H2RZuQSu32tmU21746Qunul54rK4B-eLVdT4ILiji_iujFgJVKPLfnsMPUQDK4tcwJcX7_Fn1HVyhZSz0_FPaK-3HZMu0/s1600/cafelatte-matthias-cooper-910086.jpg" style="width: 80%;"/></div>
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<b>Healing In Public: Sarma Melngailis on Life After Netflix</b>
<p>Just before Netflix premiered its sensational docuseries “Bad Vegan,” Sarma Melngailis spoke exclusively with ALBC about all the shit she endured with culty conman Mr. So-called Fox. Go back and check out that episode for the grisly details and now foreboding hope that Netflix would shed light – not shade – on the confounding circumstances that led to the demise of Sarma’s brand One Lucky Duck and her beloved restaurant Pure Food and Wine. If you didn’t already know it, Pure Food and Wine was hip, sexy, nutritious, and delicious. It was raw vegan food with style in Gramercy Park. Manhattan where, on any given night, you could run into Janet Jackson, Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder, or Alec Baldwin. It was the shit. Until it wasn’t.
</p><p>Netflix was ready.
</p><p>Through all the pomp and circumstance, we at ALBC can’t help but look into the dark side of cult survivor narratives turned entertainment. Now that the trauma-coaster of “Bad Vegan” has slowed, we thought it important to let Sarma set the record straight.
</p><p>Check it out.
</p><p>NOTES:Sarma Melngailis is brilliant. She grew up in Newton, MA, graduated with two economics degrees including one from the Wharton School. She rocked the financial world at Bear Stearns and Bain Capital. And she dabbled in high-yield investment funds before realizing finance in late-stage capitalism fuckin sucks so she left to get a degree in feeding people from the French Culinary Institute. Thus began her life in the world of food. Upon discovering raw vegan food, she decided – with a partner – to open Pure Food and Wine; chronicled her transition from eating whatever/everything to eating only raw vegan food in Raw Food Real World; and then wrote Living Raw Food. Now, she lives in Harlem with her rescue dog, Leon. We love ‘em both dearly.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/healing-in-public-sarma-melngailis-on-life-after-netflix" target="_blank">Episode available since October 16, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Green Witchery, with Robin Rose Bennett | Tea Talks with Jiling</b>
<p>Robin Rose Bennett is a storyteller, writer, and herbalist, offering classes in Herbal Medicine and EarthSpirit Teachings since 1986 at herb conferences, festivals, medical schools, and most joyously, outside with the plants. She is the author of Healing Magic: A Green Witch Guidebook to Conscious Living, The Gift of Healing Herbs: Plant Medicines and Home Remedies for a Vibrantly Healthy Life, and A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips.
</p><p>Jiling and Robin Rose discuss:</p>
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<li>What is a “green witch,” and how Robin Rose got dubbed the “Green Witch of New York”</li>
<li>Rituals for autumn equinox, Samhain, and other seasonal celebrations for this autumnal time of year</li><li>
Robin Rose’s newest book, A Green Witch's Pocket Book of Wisdom: Big Little Life Tips</li><li>
Robin Rose’s favorite practices for connecting with the plant world on a consistent basis</li><li>
Asking expansive questions</li></ul>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/tea-talks-robin-rose-bennett" target="_blank">Episode available since Oct 13, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>Circle Sanctuary's Circle Talk - Morpheus Ravenna</b></p>
<p>Shaped by ancient and mythological texts, the new book "The Magic of the Otherworld" introduces us to a wellspring of Celtic Magic. Join us on Circle Talk as we chat with the author, Morpheus Ravenna as we explore how to apply these deep traditions and methods to our own unique, magickal practices. Drawing upon polytheism, animism, and a connection to the Otherworld, author Morpheus helps us develop our magickal skills through ritual and deity work for healing,</p>
<p><b>Tue, October 17, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Circle of Nature with Selena Fox - Making Magic at Samhain & Halloween</b></p>
<p>Explore crafting rituals, charms, divinations, & inner journeys as part of personal & group celebrations of Samhain and Halloween</p>
<p><b>Wed, October 18, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Awaken & Ignite Your Intuitive Abilities with Cynthia Singleton</b></p>
<p>Are you hiding your intuitive potential? If you are, you'll need to tune in and hear my interview with Cynthia Singleton because she's a kindred spirit. Author of <i>Amping Your Abilities: 77 Ways to Awaken, Explore and Ignite Your Intuition</i> and maker of Kissing Cards, the game of the same name. Cynthia will share with listeners some of her own experiences with unknown phenomena, how she discovered her "hidden" intuitive potential - and you can too! I won't let her go before we try a few exercises on for size.</p>
<p><b>Wed, October 18, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine</a></p> </blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Llewellyn's Little Book of Witchcraft - Deborah Blake</b></p>
<p>Brimming with nearly seventy spells, tips, and activities, this illustrated book helps you take new steps on your personal journey into witchcraft. Award-winning author Deborah Blake teaches you how to build an altar, use divination tools, invoke deities, and much more. Covering a wide range of magical goals, this little book will help you improve your relationships, deepen your connection to nature, and live a successful, enchanted life.
</p><p>Deborah Blake is the author of over a dozen books on modern Witchcraft, including The Little Book of Cat Magic and Everyday Witchcraft, as well as the acclaimed Everyday Witch Tarot and Everyday Witch Oracle. She has also written three paranormal romance and urban fantasy series for Berkley, and her new cozy mystery series launched with Furbidden Fatality in 2021. Deborah lives in a 130-year-old farmhouse in upstate New York with numerous cats who supervise all her activities, both magical and mundane. Visit her at DeborahBlakeAuthor.com.</p>
<p><b>Wed, October 18, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<br />LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-31885397418345325822023-10-10T12:16:00.001-04:002023-10-10T12:16:55.477-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZT-ADSsXxo3yZfrBm6GFFi-SksuhrckFxtA0vRWu_2bLf1y_-lIZGi7fII_p7pwFf9kOrY1yy-o-W5efIPg69mdjN12xdUZBxfqN85t9rKT34FY6OPEU5l_DamSGcGXNvW92lrEQcewS7dE4MC4-369Hakw4GB7ugemfG5cNC1o0WY2TNbo2R6faD5KM/s1600/ChineseHerbalPudding_yenhoon.jpeg" style="width: 85%;"/></div>
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<b>Unsilenced: Meg Appelgate on the Troubled Teen Industry</b>
<p>As a teen, Meg Appelgate was gooned – that is, legally kidnapped – from her home in the middle of the night and taken to a lockdown facility in Idaho, then shipped to Montana where isolation, chemical sedation, and brainwashing were the norm…for a day of underage drinking. She survived and went on to develop and recruit for similar organizations. Then she woke up and channeled her indignation toward making positive change.
<p>Right now, anywhere from 120,000 to 200,000 or more young people are institutionalized as private equity firms rake in tens of billions of dollars from the “Troubled Teen Industry.” Meg Appelgate shares her story and how Unsilenced, the organization she founded, can help.
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<p>Meg Appelgate is a survivor determined to empower other survivors of institutional child abuse. She’s founder and CEO of Unsilenced, a non-profit org serving victims caught in the web of the Troubled Teen Industry. She’s also VP, Trustee, and Managing Director of the Gochnauer Family Foundation that provides financial help for families and children. She serves on the boards of a domestic violence shelter and a therapeutic riding center. When she’s not funding and implementing new ideas to help people thrive, Meg loves to explore new places with her husband and four children.</p>
<p><b><a href=“https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/unsilenced-meg-appelgate-on-the-troubled-teen-industry” target="_blank">Episode available since October 09, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Evan Rachel Wood on Surviving Her Abusive Relationship with Marilyn Manson</b>
<p>In this emotional episode, award-winning actress Evan Rachel Wood reveals how she survived years of abuse by Brian Warner, best known as controversial rocker Marilyn Manson, and the painful decisions she’s had to face in order to heal.
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<p>Guest Bio:
<p>Evan Rachel Wood is an American actress and musician. She has starred in a variety of film and television projects, including HBO's hit series "Westworld," for which she received an Emmy nomination. She has also appeared in films such as "The Ides of March," "Into the Forest," and "Frozen 2."
<p>In addition to her acting career, Wood has released several albums and singles over the years. She is also an outspoken advocate for various causes, including LGBTQ rights, mental health awareness, and survivors of sexual assault. Wood has shared her own experiences with trauma and uses her platform to raise awareness and promote change.
<p>Wood has been recognized for her work both on and off screen. In 2017, she was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people. She continues to be an active voice in promoting social justice and using her talent to make a positive impact on the world.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/evan-rachel-wood-on-surviving-her-124980582/" target="_blank">Episode available since October 5, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>365 Days of Goddess: The Magic of Daily Practice with Molly Remer</b></p>
<p>Molly Remer, priestess, mystic and poet hailing from Missouri is the author of ten books and a big fan of making devotion a daily practice and savoring the everyday enchantment that comes from that routine. Molly, a wife and mother, will tell us how she manages to make space for the sacred in the middle of her busy life, as well as give us a few simple rituals we might use ourselves to spice up life at our home altars. Getting a little more serious, I'll ask Molly what her approach to priestessing looks like these days.</p>
<p><b>Wed, October 11, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>The World of Documentarian - Azure West!</b></p>
<p>Documentarian, Girl Friday, & Freelance Journalist at The Wild Hunt - Azure West joins me for the hour to discuss her lastest projects!:
<p>Mistress of Glitz, Glam, and Mayhem, People Magician and Tutha Girl Friday, Azure West is a Washington state native turned Texas transplant since 2002. Between 2005 and 2018 she has served the Texas Pagan Community in many Coordinator positions with Houston Pagan Pride, Council of Magical Arts, Bubastis Oasis OTO Temple, as well as various community event leadership roles. Her most recent adventures consist of becoming a newlywed, maintaining the freelance journalist position with The Wild Hunt, releasing her first short interview series from Austin Witchfest 2022, while looking forward to putting out her documentary series "Mountain to Swamp; Medicine and Magic" after some life changing events in 2021. With new ventures in sight, Azure looks towards two major events on the horizon of 2022. Stepping in to volunteer in Atlanta's Mystic South Conference and presenting at Hexenfest over Samhain weekend in California.</p>
<p><b>Thu, October 12, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Songs of the Pagan Tribe ~ Dark Goddess</b></p>
<p>Dark Goddess: Honoring the Crone and communing with the shadow side of the Goddess. Featuring music from Wendy Rule, An Danzza, Alexian, and others.</p>
<p><b>Fri, October 13, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-27057222679481882842023-10-03T17:27:00.004-04:002023-10-03T17:27:47.702-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="848" data-original-width="563" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7dBIeNkOOVUz1LhbbOhGyEfKMdvC1Wj5kmedGBiX4jkVNHlrWk8hU3aMbtqK6l-THMzUSuiZ7Tb5T1PDghqFpXLWm0KMMActQZWKmvzrJRxgJdK8n7OxUi-upLPhmzItjqsTm9cW8L2a5u5_nU5YTEZ6DBbryq0lLZ_9MG1BtmPctOVfmJBiy2tMdmOw/s1600/RainyDayEspresso.jpeg" style="width: 80%;"/></div>
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<b>Shiny Happy Warrior: Lindsey Williams on the IBLP</b>
<p>Have you seen Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets on Prime yet? Ooooof! We have and it’s really, really good. Also hard to watch. Also a bit infuriating. In other words: A culty docuseries. If you’ve already followed the Duggars, the reality TV mega-family behind the hit show 19 Kids and Counting, you know it’s all a lot to process. Shiny Happy People gets deep into the weeds of the story behind their story: Chock-full of disturbing insights into their scandals, their demons, and the radical organization underpinning the whole shitshow. That would be the Institute in Basic Life Principles, an evangelical Christian ministry on steroids.
<p>Lindsey Williams is featured in Shiny Happy People, and is here to talk with us in this episode about her experience as a former IBLP member, and her personal journey from dug in to “fuck this I’m out.” Our chat covers IBLP founder Bill Gothard and his deranged dogma, what it was like living in the orbit of the embattled Duggar clan, and how Lindsey is doing now that she’s a self-proclaimed Shiny Happy Warrior for cult awareness.
<p>And just as a heads up, please know that this IBLP organization has some seriously shady philosophies on things like sexual abuse, so this episode may get into gritty territory. Listen with care. </p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/shiny-happy-warrior-lindsey-williams-on-the-iblp" target="_blank">Episode available since October 02, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Patricia Cortez (Rerelease)</b>
<p>In this week's Herbal Radio episode, we recount on our enthralling and informative conversation with the bilingual-bicultural holistic practitioner, Patricia Cortez. Patricia sits down with Thomas in his studio and looks back on her childhood in El Salvador, her maternal grandmother’s role as a “Spiritist” in her community, and the history of Día de Muertos. We hope you enjoy this touching podcast full of storytelling, wisdom, and a deep heart.
<p>Patricia Cortez is a bilingual-bicultural holistic practitioner at Eugene Reiki Healing.
<p>Mayan-Pipil is her maternal lineage and Aztec-Chorris her paternal lineage. She was trained by Mamá Trini, her maternal grandmother who was a “Spiritist” -the one who talks to Spirits, in the healing arts and in indigenous practices. She is a Sacred Fire tender and performs Sacred Fire Ceremonies on behalf of this community. She graduated from Portland State University as a Clinical Social Worker in 2005 and worked as a mental health clinician for over 15 years. She is currently an Adjourn Professor in Latinx Family and Culture at Pacific University and Administrative Program Coordinator at the Trauma Healing Project a nonprofit organization in town. She leads a small private practice offering Reiki, Energy Medicine, Abdominal Massage, Sound Treatment and other healing arts; for the past 8 years she has offered classes and workshops on Indigenous and Reiki Practices, Self-Healing, Ancestral Healing, Mayan Calendar, Healing of Earth, Reconciliation of Feminine & Masculine, Toltec Numerology, Dream Implantation, Working with Weather Beings and Energies in English and Spanish. She performs Womb Ceremony and works with Invisible Realms, Sacred Fire, the Moon, Copal, Weather Beings and Cacao.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/interviews-on-herbal-radio-patricia-cortez-rerelease" target="_blank">Episode available since Sep 29, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>Ask Dr. Ramani: How To Go "No Contact" with a Narcissist</b>
<p>Dr. Ramani answers your deep questions about the most difficult - but most effective - way to heal from narcissistic abuse: going no contact.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/ask-dr-ramani-how-to-go-124372817/" target="_blank">Episode available since September 28, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>Circle Sanctuary's Circle Talk - Charles Harrington</b></p>
<p>Join us on Circle Talk as we explore the Tarot of the Vampires Deck by Charles Harrington. This Rider-Waite-Smith-based deck resurrects vampire archetypes for a new age. These children of the night are modern, nuanced, and deadly creatures who will inspire us to unearth forgotten treasures within ourselves. Author Charles Harrington will reveal insights about this new and thrilling Tarot Deck and take us on a journey through the eyes of Vampires.</p>
<p><b>Tue, October 3, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>PDM ~ Laura González ~ Ochpaniztli</b></p>
<p>Paganos del mundo con Laura González desde Estados Unidos nos comparte temas de interés como mitología, magia, devoción e historia.
<p>Ochpaniztli, Izayo Mazehuali y Laura González comparten reflexiones acerca de las costumbre e importancia del onceavo mes en calendario Azteca, Ochpaniztli. Mes conocido también como “La barrida de los Caminos” </p>
<p><b>Sat, October 7, 2023 07:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Lunatic Mondays ~ Deborah Lipp ~ Author</b></p>
<p>Why should Fridays have all the fun?
<p>Go crazy on Mondays with Laura González on 'Lunatic Mondays'..... Anything can happen!!!
<p>On this episode author, Deborah Lipp will be chatting with Laura González about her book “The Way of Four”</p>
<p><b>Mon, October 9, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>In Our Right Minds & Parliament Talk with Dale Allen</b></p>
<p>Dale Allan, creatrix of "In Our Right Minds - Guiding Women to Their Strength as Leaders, Leading Men to Strength Without Armor" is with us today to give us an update on the recent Parliament of World Religions which took place in Chicago recently, as well as discuss the content and journey of her aforementioned one-woman show.</p>
<p><b>Wed, October 4, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>The 4:15 - October 5th, 2023</b></p>
<p>Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest!
<p>Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries.</p>
<p><b>Thu, October 5, 2023 04:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA</b></p>
<p>Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics.</p>
<p><b>Fri, October 6, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-81744492090569656562023-09-27T05:12:00.000-04:002023-09-27T05:12:34.241-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpKZo5kA2IRA_rtN0Dj_BJ4a4fHKt1P_QFD4Ve5dmgUdRwYvEodywsYV4MPTMdC8HiclQrKIgAXq6jVY3zKB0tjnsrIkjwPNBAlvFMrieGmcwi5SxdRAI6eRRZXEAGi173bnib1WZFDkv85LTFLMbWlguf76EXAwvR52jZR4CzBugQ8ZFtIVhubbNLk4/s1600/coffeeflowersrusticwindow.jpg" style="width: 85%;"/></div>
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<b>A Radical Awakening: Dr. Shefali on Guru Culture</b>
<p>While we have no shortage of specialists on this show, having an Oprah-backed expert on this week’s episode is exceptionally riveting. Especially since it’s Dr. Shefali Tsabary (!), a renowned authority on family dynamics and personal development who’s published four books (three New York Times best-sellers) and teaches classes and seminars across the globe. No wonder one of America’s most powerful media titans is obsessed…
<p>One of Dr. Shefali’s landmark books, The Conscious Parent, imparts mindfulness tools that can build sturdier and more authentic relationships between parents and children. In fact, authenticity plays a major role in everything we discussed, which includes guru culture, the patriarchy (and how it doesn’t need to be seen as innately bad, just like a matriarchy), societal pressure on mothers, and even the individual-effacing dangers of ritualization within any organization or system. </p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/a-radical-awakening-dr-shefali-on-guru-culture" target="_blank">Episode available since September 25, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Plant Stories | Featuring Doug Elliott (Rerelease)</b>
<p>There may be no better person that embodies the vision of “Plant Stories” like herbal troubadour and Appalachian naturalist, Doug Elliot. A gifted storyteller, Doug recites both wisdom and whimsical through spoken word and song. We’ve compiled some of our favorite songs that Doug has recorded with us and are releasing them together, in this delightful and heart-warming episode. Our host, Thomas, gives a brief introduction in between Doug’s sets, offering context for each of the four botanical tales & tunes.
<p>Today’s episode also comes with a special visual bonus! We had the pleasure of visiting with Doug in the summer of 2022 at his Appalachian homestead. <a href="https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/doug-elliot-homestead-visit" target="_blank">Click here to see some of the photos of Doug in his element</a>.
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<p>Doug Elliot is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies.
<p>He has spent a great deal of time with traditional country folk and indigenous people, learning their stories, folklore and traditional ways of relating to the natural world. In recent years he has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival. He has lectured and performed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and conducted workshops for the Smithsonian Institution. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service and guided people on wilderness experiences from down-east Maine to the Florida Everglades. He was named harmonica champion at Fiddler’s Grove Festival in Union Grove, N.C. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, has recorded a number of award winning albums of stories and songs, and is occasionally seen on PBS-TV, and the History and National Geographic Channels.
<p>In recent years, he has received a variety of honors. The National Storytelling Network (the largest storytelling membership organization in the world) inducted him into their Circle of Excellence for “exceptional commitment and exemplary contribution to the art of storytelling.” The International Herb Association presented him with the Otto Richter Award honoring his work with herbs and useful wild plants. The National Association for Interpretation (the professional organization of park rangers, naturalists, museum curators, etc.) gave him the Master Front Line Interpreter Award for his “mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and design of creative projects” celebrating the natural world and our human connection to nature.
<p>Elliot’s passion for the natural world developed in early childhood roaming the woods and waters around his home. His dad used to say, “That boy knows what’s under every rock between here and town.” He still roams the woods today. He has traveled from the Canadian North to the Central American jungles studying plant and animal life and seeking out the traditional wisdom of people with intimate connections to the natural world. And he still looks under rocks. These days he uncovers more than just a few strange critters; he brings to light the human connection to this vibrant world of which we are a part.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/plant-stories-doug-elliot-rerelease" target="_blank">Episode available since Sep 15, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>My Famous Parents are Narcissists with Juliet Landau</b>
<p>“<i>Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s</i>” Juliet Landau reveals the long-lasting impact of balancing on a “razor’s edge” as a child to avoid upsetting her parents: beloved, award-winning actors Martin Landau and Barbara Bain.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/" target="_blank">Episode available since September 21, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/VoicesOfTheSacredFeminine" target="_blank"><b>Voices of the Sacred Feminine</b></a></p>
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<p><b>The Erotic Divine Feminine with Satya Lila</b></p>
<p>Satya Lila, founder of the Sexual Communion program returns to the show to discuss the "Erotic Divine Feminine." Satya Lila has taught and guided people in the area of sacred sexuality since 1993 and has had around 15,000 hours of client sessions and led hundreds of workshops all over the US and Japan. Today we'll learn what the erotic divine feminine actually is and what the advantages of having a well-developed erotic divine feminine might be. We'll also discuss why someone might not have a well-developed erotic divine feminine and what they can do about it. We'll talk about expressing the erotic divine feminine and Satya Lila will tell us about someone whosse life was changed by activating her erotic divine femine...and of course we'll explore the divine part and how that connects with sexuality. (Satya Lila was previously on VSF June 28 discussing The Energetics of Love Play.)</p>
<p><b>Wed, September 27, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine</a></p> </blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>More Fiber Magick with Opal Luna</b></p>
<p>Opal Luna, author of "FIBER MAGICK - A WITCH'S GUIDE TO SPELLCASTING WITH CROCHET, KNOTWORK & WEAVING" comes back on for a visit.
<p>Featuring over 100 color photos and illustrations, this fun and accessible guide introduces you to the magickal power of crochet, knotwork, and other fiber crafts. Witch and crochet expert Opal Luna shows you how to move spiritual intention from your mind into your hands through practical exercises, creative techniques, and patterns for more than seventy projects.
<p>Improving your magick through fiber arts is easy with Opal's step-by-step instructions and empowering guidance. Discover the tools of the trade, the power of color, and a variety of weaving, braiding, and knotting methods. Learn how to connect to deities and create sacred space for your practice. Explore how Fiber Magick can be used in your holiday celebrations and rites of passage. From sigils and yarn amulets to prayer shawls and crocheted poppets, Fiber Magick is full of delightful projects and perfect for practitioners of all skill levels.
<p>Opal Luna is a Crone Priestess of Minerva, long-time witch, crocheter, and teacher. She serves the South Florida Pagan Community as an officer of the Moonpath Grove. Become a member of The Fiber Magick Coven group on Facebook to share the Craft and craftiness.
<p>Please visit https://www.fibermagick.com/</p>
<p><b>Fri, September 29, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Lunatic Mondays Special~ Echoes of the 2023 Parliament of the World’s Religions</b></p>
<p>Why should Fridays have all the fun?
<p>Go crazy on Mondays with Laura González on 'Lunatic Mondays'..... Anything can happen!!!
<p>On this Lunatic Monday’s special Twila York, Catherine Carr, Alexander Cabot, Byron Ballard, Sande Hart and Laura González shared their Echoes of Parliament 2023!</p>
<p><b>Mon, October 2, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/csnp" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/csnp</a></p> </blockquote><p></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-21580888424162978472023-09-19T13:25:00.001-04:002023-09-19T13:25:52.478-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggGS0INzeGZ_DOPQ1Pk_Vq5bXw-mChmvRZyzxvBDGO35Oek4445UXSV_NqkC9UgnH_tYbCOV6AtwxhLoHZxUlR606dBDfaX296jxEpPA1qALaTytnDNHZnG1xgMb0dl21CGSpAnIzOqWkibH1w7yGg0JYfm38_ZfmJmhtbH66xysF8p9APRqqlc_6x7e0/s1600/CaffeFiaschetteriaItalia_Kenneth.jpeg" style="width: 100%;"/></div>
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<p><a href="https://www.alittlebitculty.com/" target="_blank"><b>A Little Bit Culty</b></a></p>
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<b>The NXIVM Extravaganza | Moira Kim Penza, Robert Gavin, and Vanessa Grigoriadis</b>
<p>Hey Listener, you asked for a greatest hits medley of all our NXIVM related guests in one or two meaty episodes.And hear ye, hear ye we have delivered. This is our second NXIVM extravaganza, and we hope you dig it. We’ll be back soon with all new episodes, and until then you can always hang out with us on Patreon at patreon.com/alittlebitculty if you can’t get enough of our culty, culty content. But now…let’s dig into the main course shall we?
</p><p>Keith Raniere’s trial was at the center of The Vow Season 2 – and this episode is taking you even further into the courtroom circus.
</p><p>We’re featuring insights from three people who had as close a look as one could get.
</p><p>First, you’ll hear from Moira Kim Penza – the prosecutor who brought Keith Raniere to justice. Her accomplishments are mighty: Like Keith’s conviction on all counts including racketeering and sex trafficking and a brisk 120 year sentence. Moira’s groundbreaking approach to the case has been credited with paving the way for other sex trafficking prosecutions against powerful individuals. In other words: She’s a total badass. In this episode, Moira sits down with Sarah and Nippy to talk about what it’s like to take on a world-class dirtbag (our wording, not hers) and what really chaps her ass about NXIVM’s Voldemort. More about today’s guest: Moira is now in private practice as a litigator, and a partner at Wilkinson Stekloff. Crain’s New York business named her in the 40 under 40 list, she’s been ranked as one of Bloomberg Law’s 40 under 40, and her legal analysis has been featured in The NY Times, CNN, ABC, NPR and Daily Beast.
</p><p>Next you’ll hear from Robert Gavin. Robert has been a news reporter for 28 years, having also worked for two years as an editor. Originally from Staten Island, Gavin began his career by covering the New York City police and fire departments, the NYS Capitol, State and Federal Courts, various murder trials, and cases involving terrorism, the mafia, street gangs, and political corruption. And eventually, Robert’s role in the NXIVM trials and their coverage would play a crucial part in bringing down Keith Raniere.
</p><p>Finally, you’ll hear from Vanessa Grigoriadis, who is an award-winning longform journalist and podcaster, having published profiles on the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Lady Gaga, and Arianna Huffington. So how did she get tied up in NXIVM’s bullshit while also reporting on the cult? Well, the short answer is: anyone and everyone is susceptible to coercive control and persuasion, even members of the press. The long answer? Well, you’ll just have to listen to find out.
</p><p>Without further adieu. Here’s our NXIVM medley part two.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/the-nxivm-extravaganza-moira-kim-penza-robert-gavin-and-vanessa-grigoriadis" target="_blank">Episode available since September 18, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Plant Stories | Featuring Doug Elliott (Rerelease)</b>
<p>There may be no better person that embodies the vision of “Plant Stories” like herbal troubadour and Appalachian naturalist, Doug Elliot. A gifted storyteller, Doug recites both wisdom and whimsical through spoken word and song. We’ve compiled some of our favorite songs that Doug has recorded with us and are releasing them together, in this delightful and heart-warming episode. Our host, Thomas, gives a brief introduction in between Doug’s sets, offering context for each of the four botanical tales & tunes.
</p><p>Today’s episode also comes with a special visual bonus! We had the pleasure of visiting with Doug in the summer of 2022 at his Appalachian homestead.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p><b>Doug Elliot</b> is a naturalist, herbalist, storyteller, basket maker, back-country guide, philosopher, and harmonica wizard. For many years made his living as a traveling herbalist, gathering and selling herbs, teas, and remedies.
</p><p>He has spent a great deal of time with traditional country folk and indigenous people, learning their stories, folklore and traditional ways of relating to the natural world. In recent years he has performed and presented programs at festivals, museums, botanical gardens, nature centers and schools from Canada to the Caribbean. He has been a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival. He has lectured and performed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto and conducted workshops for the Smithsonian Institution. He has led ranger training sessions for the National Park Service and guided people on wilderness experiences from down-east Maine to the Florida Everglades. He was named harmonica champion at Fiddler’s Grove Festival in Union Grove, N.C. He is the author of five books, many articles in regional and national magazines, has recorded a number of award winning albums of stories and songs, and is occasionally seen on PBS-TV, and the History and National Geographic Channels.
</p><p>In recent years, he has received a variety of honors. The National Storytelling Network (the largest storytelling membership organization in the world) inducted him into their Circle of Excellence for “exceptional commitment and exemplary contribution to the art of storytelling.” The International Herb Association presented him with the Otto Richter Award honoring his work with herbs and useful wild plants. The National Association for Interpretation (the professional organization of park rangers, naturalists, museum curators, etc.) gave him the Master Front Line Interpreter Award for his “mastery of interpretive techniques, program development, and design of creative projects” celebrating the natural world and our human connection to nature.
</p><p>Elliot’s passion for the natural world developed in early childhood roaming the woods and waters around his home. His dad used to say, “That boy knows what’s under every rock between here and town.” He still roams the woods today. He has traveled from the Canadian North to the Central American jungles studying plant and animal life and seeking out the traditional wisdom of people with intimate connections to the natural world. And he still looks under rocks. These days he uncovers more than just a few strange critters; he brings to light the human connection to this vibrant world of which we are a part.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/plant-stories-doug-elliot-rerelease" target="_blank">Episode available since Sep 15, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>Extreme Post-Separation Abuse with Jo Fonda</b>
<p>Less than 48 hours after obtaining a restraining order and fleeing with her young daughter, Jo Fonda’s husband climbed into the cockpit of a tiny plane and flew it directly into their home. In this shocking episode, Jo reveals the extremes of post-separation abuse and reminds us that ending a relationship doesn’t end the danger.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>Guest Bio:
</p><p>Jo Fonda’s memoir, Twenty Years to Life, reflects on over two decades of her husband's coercive control and mental / emotional abuse, hidden behind the screen of a picture-perfect successful life. She was systematically isolated from family, but finally recognized the reality of their dysfunctional marriage and the warning signs of a dangerous reaction to ending the relationship. Despite depression, anxiety, and fear, she and her daughter safely escaped. The death and destruction that followed was international front-page news.
</p><p>Jo is an advocate on domestic violence awareness and served on the Board of the NH Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/extreme-post-separation-abuse-with-jo-fonda-123210373/" target="_blank">Episode available since September 14, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>Ecosomatics: Embodiment Practices for Healing w/Cheryl Pallant</b></p>
<p>Cheryl Pallant, author, poet, energy healer, dancer, meditation teacher and faculty member at the University of Richmond shares the wisdom of her most recent book, Ecosomatics: Embodiment Practices for a World in Search of Healing. She is also a contributing writer for Spirituality and Health Magazine and is a Reiki and Healing Touch practitioner. Many of us have probably heard the term Ecosomatics bandied about but weren't quite sure what it was or how it might be important. Well, today we get those answers as Cheryl explains ecosomatics, why its important during this period of climate crisis and she'll share how this practice might be used to support health. She'll reveal her findings of how embodied most people are, what is somatic listening and if all important intuition can be learned - and how.</p>
<p><b>Wed, Septeber 20, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine</a></p> </blockquote>
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<p><b>Circle of Nature with Selena Fox - Equinox Magic</b></p>
<p>Monthly explorations in Nature Spirituality and practices to connect with Nature through study, ritual, discussion, and more!
</p><p>Explore and experience rituals and meditations for celebrating Equinox time.</p>
<p><b>Wed, September 20, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>The Journey of Mabon</b></p>
<p>The Journey of Mabon. Celebrating the God of the hunt and season of the harvest. Featuring music by Murphy’s Midnight Rounders, Lisa Thiel, Belthain, etc.</p>
<p><b>Fri, September 22, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Lunatic Mondays ~ Phyllis Curott ~ Author</b></p>
<p>Why should Fridays have all the fun?
</p><p>Go crazy on Mondays with Laura González on 'Lunatic Mondays'..... Anything can happen!!!
</p><p>On this episode author, Phyllis Curott will be chatting with Laura González about dispelling negative stereotypes about Witches in the media, courts, and culture, fostering community and re-indigenizing our spiritual practices; and her new Ara "The Witches' Journey Masterclass".</p>
<p><b>Mon, September 25, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>LEO WITCH - UNLOCK THE MAGIC OF YOUR SUN SIGN</b></p>
<p>Coby Michael and Ivo Dominguez, Jr. come on to discuss book #5 of The Witch's Sun Sign Series!
</p><p>Ignite your witchcraft with the mighty roar of your Leo sun sign. Featuring eye-opening insight and numerous spells, exercises, and stories, Leo Witch reveals what strengths and weaknesses this sign brings to both your practice and everyday life. Ivo Dominguez, Jr. and Coby Michael, along with a variety of Leo contributors, teach you how to best connect with your sun sign energy.
</p><p>This book deepens your relationship to yourself, providing many ways to channel your natural tendencies into stronger witchcraft. Explore your moon and rising sign traits, discover what correspondences are best for Leo, perform a ritual to meet the spirit of your sign, and cleanse and shield yourself. This book in the Witch's Sun Sign Series helps you light up the night with your warmth, strength, and showmanship.
</p><p>Contributors include BronxWitch, Jaime Gironés, Fio Gede Parma, Gwendolyn Reece, Lady Rhea, David Salisbury, Dawn Aurora Hunt, and Sandra Kynes.
</p><p>For more about Ivo Dominguez, Jr., please visit IvoDominguezJr.com and for Coby Michael, please visit https://www.thepoisonersapothecary.com/</p>
<p><b>Fri, September 22, 2023 06:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-61995734495938058232023-09-15T17:20:00.002-04:002023-09-15T17:23:08.054-04:00Esoterica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilO_5n1L509IBzFVrTgoAR8SXloERHh7OR3K2VWEKZES0J8eK70EaND_fuY-1iC3z2s1vv71f9Al6Ig3iE00LRjgGu1pXAjsu862nFnvooZbbS7fTZAs3z6G2UCe4v1hVpJYkaxKdVI4NPhJJDqfZWSCDHjdoyTXgn2E51tYrc0BrgJ4Wp2g1QQRYPgNI/s1600/robotholdingwineglass_PavelDanilyuk.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /></div>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/09/04/1197138244/vegas-ai-workers-brace-for-change" target="_blank">Robots are pouring drinks in Vegas. As AI grows, the city's workers brace for change</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Walk any direction in Las Vegas and it's easy to find machines doing human work.
</p><p>Check-in kiosks have replaced people at the front desk of hotels. Text-bots now make restaurant recommendations instead of a concierge. Robots can serve food, and behind the bar, machines are pouring out drinks.
</p><p>Automation and technology replacing jobs has long been a conversation in Nevada's most populated city. Studies show that between 38% to 65% of jobs there could be automated by 2035.
</p><p>With the use of artificial intelligence on the rise, the economy of this city --which relies on tourism and hospitality — is at an inflection point, as companies look to technology to reduce labor costs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/08/13/1193052679/worldcoin-iris-eyeball-scanning-silver-orb-confirm-authenticate-you-are-human" target="_blank">Silicon Valley's latest hype: Eyeball-scanning silver orbs to confirm you're human</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Silicon Valley has a new shiny toy.
</p><p>It's a silver orb outfitted with eyeball-scanning cameras intended to distinguish humans from machines in the era of ever-developing artificial intelligence.
</p><p>In an office in Santa Monica, Calif., I sit on a small couch waiting to prove my humanity, peering directly at a spherical object that has been compared to a "decapitated robot head."
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>In Nairobi, Kenya's capital, some people who lined up said in local interviews that they were unemployed and heard about the project as a way to make a quick buck, unaware that their biometric data was being hoovered up.
</p><p>Recently, Kenyan authorities <a href="https://kahawatungu.com/police-raid-worldcoin-cryptocurrency-warehouse-in-nairobi-over-data/" target="_blank">raided</a> Worldcoin's Nairobi warehouse, <a href="https://www.ca.go.ke/ca-and-data-commissioner-warn-kenyans-over-worldcoin" target="_blank">citing</a> a "lack of clarity on the security and storage" of residents' eyeball scans.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/scientologist-actor-danny-masterson-sentenced-to-30-years-for-rape" target="_blank">Judge Puts Masterson Away for 30 Years: ‘You Are Not the Victim Here’</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Actor and Scientologist <a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/that-70s-show-star-danny-masterson-found-guilty-of-rape" target="_blank">Danny Masterson</a> will spend at least the next 30 years behind bars, following a conviction for violently raping two women at his Hollywood Hills home.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>“You relish in hurting women,” one of Masterson’s victims said, <a href="https://twitter.com/meghanncuniff/status/1699842825981161556" target="_blank">according to a reporter who was in the courtroom</a>. “It is your addiction. It is without question your favorite thing to do.”
</p><p>She called him a “true coward” and a “heartless monster,” and recommended that Masterson consider making the most of his time behind bars by reading and educating himself. Amid it all, the woman, who said the situation at one point had her considering suicide, told Masterson that she forgave him.
</p><p>The other woman said the legal ordeal has been “filled with attempts [by the Church of Scientology] to silence us all, to intimidate us and even obstruct.” “I still have to contend with what you did to me that night,” she said, adding that she will need therapy for life.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/former-cardinal-theodore-mccarrick-not-competent-to-stand-trial-wellesley-sex-abuse-case/" target="_blank">Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick not competent to stand trial in Wellesley sex abuse case</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A judge ruled Wednesday that a 93-year-old former Roman Catholic cardinal is not competent to stand trial after both prosecutors and defense attorneys determined he suffers from dementia, and dismissed charges he sexually assaulted a teenage boy in Massachusetts decades ago.
</p><p>Theodore McCarrick, the ex-archbishop of Washington, D.C., was defrocked by Pope Francis in 2019 after an internal Vatican investigation determined he sexually molested adults as well as children. The case created a credibility crisis for the church, as the Vatican had reports from authoritative cardinals dating to 1999 that McCarrick's behavior was problematic, yet he became an influential cardinal, kingmaker and emissary of the Holy See's "soft diplomacy."
</p><p>During Wednesday's hearing, a psychologist hired by the prosecution said she found significant deficits in McCarrick's memory during two interviews in June, and he was often unable to recall what they had discussed from one hour to the next. Dr. Kerry Nelligan said she administered a number of tests on two occasions in June. As with any form of dementia, she said there are no medications that could improve the symptoms.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>"In spite of the criminal court's decision today," [attorney Mitchell] Garabedian said following Wednesday's hearing, "many clergy sexual abuse victims feel as though former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is and will always be the permanent personification of evil within the Catholic Church."</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/23/new-orleans-priest-admits-abusing-minors" target="_blank">In a first, New Orleans priest accused of abusing minors admits wrongdoing</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>For the first time ever, one of the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/aug/10/new-orleans-catholic-church-priests-sexual-abuse-protect-children" target="_blank">New Orleans Catholic church’s</a> most strongly suspected abusers has publicly admitted that he sexually abused or harassed several teenagers during his career as a priest. He’s also described himself as remorseful yet unsure if he’s deserving of any criminal consequences.
</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jun/20/new-orleans-archdiocese-cover-up-serial-child-molester" target="_blank">Lawrence Hecker</a> gave the rare admission when reporters for the Guardian and local news outlet WWL-TV asked him to discuss a statement he gave to New Orleans church leaders in 1999. In the statement, he acknowledged committing “overtly sexual acts” with at least three underage boys in the late 1960s and 1970s and revealed his close relationships with four others stretching into the 1980s.
</p><p>In recent years, Hecker has given various interviews and repeatedly denied touching children inappropriately. But the Guardian obtained a copy of the 24-year-old statement Hecker gave to church leaders, which prompted the questions posed to Hecker in this latest interview.
</p><p>Asked if he did the specific sexual acts he laid out in the statement, Hecker twice said, “Yes,” while being recorded on video. He also claimed that society was more permissive of such behavior at the time, even though Louisiana’s age of consent to have sex in the 1960s and 70s was the same as it is now: 17.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://jezebel.com/teen-s-family-extremely-fearful-for-her-life-after-she-1850748162" target="_blank">Teen’s Family 'Extremely Fearful' for Her Life After She Fled to Italy With Exorcist Priest</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Alex Crow, 30, was a priest who listened to confessions at the McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile, also visiting classes and chaperoning trips with high school students. This summer, he traveled to Europe with a just-turned 18-year-old, whose name is being withheld in case she was a victim of juvenile crime. At first, Mobile authorities said they did not believe the relationship was sexual in nature, but they’ve since released <a href="https://www.al.com/news/2023/08/former-alabama-priest-alex-crow-claims-in-letter-jesus-told-him-and-18-year-old-to-flee-to-europe.html" target="_blank">two letters</a> Crow wrote that suggest otherwise, including a love letter to the teen for Valentine’s Day. In that note, he professed his love for her, claimed they’re married, and said he tried to steal her some flowers from a Virgin Mary statue, “but there were too many people around.”
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</p><p>Lagniappe Mobile <a href="https://www.lagniappemobile.com/news/family-concerned-for-daughter-s-safety-with-former-parish-priest/article_5e305c82-37cf-11ee-924e-ef39127f0613.html" target="_blank">reports</a> that former students said Crow often screamed about demons and tried to perform exorcisms on and in front of students, including on a trip to Guatemala in 2022. Parents have complained about Crow to the Archdiocese of Mobile, and County Sheriff Paul Burch said they told Crow to stay away from another young woman in the past. Parents at the school were worried he was “brainwashing” their children, performing exorcisms on them and providing alcohol for them at bonfires. One parent said their child has refused to come home after Crow convinced them their household was controlled by demons.
</p><p>But it doesn’t seem like much was done about the priest, as he was still able to go with a group of students to Italy in June. It was only after Crow and the 18-year-old fled to Europe that the Archdiocese decided he exhibited behavior “unbecoming of a priest” and that he “may no longer exercise ministry as a priest.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.wrganews.com/2023/09/06/former-youth-minister-enters-guilty-plea-in-child-molestation-case/" target="_blank">Former youth minister enters guilty plea in child molestation case</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The former youth minister of a Floyd County church faces up to 40 years in prison after entering a guilty plea to child molestation charges on Tuesday.
</p><p>When Austin Wray Perkins was arrested on March 9, 2022, as part of a sting targeting child pornography, a release from the Floyd County Police Department stated that he was victimizing a minor who was living at his home and Perkins was also creating explicit videos.
</p><p>Perkins, 26, pleaded guilty in a non-negotiated plea to one count of felony child molestation and one count of felony sexual exploitation of children in Floyd County Superior Court. Both charges carry the potential of 20 years in prison and each have a five-year mandatory minimum sentence.
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</p><p>According to a police statement at the time of his arrest, Perkins took the child — who had no family or support — into his home and molested him. Perkins also coached the child about how to act in pornographic videos with himself. During that time, Perkins was also a youth minister at Grace Fellowship Baptist Church.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://phys.org/news/2023-08-ancient-priest-first-of-a-kind-peru-team.html" target="_blank">Ancient priest's remains are a first-of-a-kind find for Peru team</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A group of Japanese and Peruvian archaeologists have discovered the 3,000-year-old tomb of a priest alongside ceramic offerings in northern Peru.
</p><p>"We have recently discovered the tomb of a 3,000-year-old figure at the Pacopampa archaeological site," in the Cajamarca region, 900 kilometers (560 miles) north of Lima, archaeologist Juan Pablo Villanueva told AFP on Saturday.
</p><p>"He is one of the first priests in the Andes to have a series of offerings," the researcher said, adding that "the funerary context is intact."
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</p><p>"The find is extremely important because he is one of the first priests to begin to control the temples in the country's northern Andes," Japanese archaeologist Yuji Seki, who has been working at the site for 18 years, told AFP.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.abc27.com/news/us-world/science/ap-4-exceptionally-preserved-roman-swords-discovered-in-a-dead-sea-cave-in-israel/" target="_blank">4 exceptionally preserved Roman swords discovered in a Dead Sea cave in Israel</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Four Roman-era swords, their wooden and leather hilts and scabbards and steel blades exquisitely preserved after 1,900 years in a desert cave, surfaced in a recent excavation by Israeli archaeologists near the Dead Sea, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday.
</p><p>The cache of exceptionally intact artifacts was found about two months ago and tells a story of empire and rebellion, of long-distance conquest and local insurrection.
</p><p>Researchers, who published the preliminary findings in a newly released book, propose that the arms — four swords and the head of a javelin, known as a pilum — were stashed in the remote cavern by Jewish rebels during an uprising against the Roman Empire in the 130s.
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</p><p>The cool, arid and stable climate of the desert caves has allowed exceptional preservation of organic remains, including hundreds of ancient parchment fragments known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-otzi-iceman-dna-ancestry-genome" target="_blank">A new look at Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A new look at the Iceman’s DNA reveals that his ancestors weren’t who scientists previously thought.
</p><p>In 2012, scientists compiled a complete picture of <a href="https://www.sciencenews.org/article/frozen-mummys-genetic-blueprints-unveiled" target="_blank">Ötzi’s genome</a>; it suggested that the frozen mummy found melting out of a glacier in the Tyrolean Alps had ancestors from the Caspian steppe (<i>SN: 2/28/12</i>). But something didn’t add up.
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</p><p>As Ötzi and other ancient people’s DNA illustrate, the skin color genetic changes took thousands of years to become commonplace in Europe.
</p><p>“People that lived in Europe between 40,000 years ago and 8,000 years ago were as dark as people in Africa, which makes a lot of sense because [Africa is] where humans came from,” [Johannes Krause of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany] says. “We have always imagined that [Europeans] became light-skinned much faster. But now it seems that this happened actually quite late in human history.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/sep/06/early-human-ancestors-turned-stones-into-spheres-on-purpose-study-suggests" target="_blank">Early human ancestors turned stones into spheres on purpose, study suggests</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Early ancestors of humans 1.4m years ago deliberately made stones into spheres, according to a study – though what the prehistoric people used the balls for remains a mystery.
</p><p>Archaeologists have long debated exactly how the tennis ball-sized “spheroids” were created. Did early hominins intentionally chip away at them with the aim of crafting a perfect sphere, or were they merely the accidental byproduct of repeatedly smashing the stones like ancient hammers?
</p><p>Research led by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem suggests our ancestors knew what they were doing.
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</p><p>The early <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/hominin" target="_blank">hominins</a> – exactly which human lineage they belonged to remains unknown – had “attempted to achieve the Platonic ideal of a sphere”, they said.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hottest-summer-on-record-2023-un-says-climate-change-global-warming-data/" target="_blank">Earth just had its hottest summer on record, U.N. says, warning "climate breakdown has begun"</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>"Earth just had its hottest three months on record," the United Nations weather agency said Wednesday.
</p><p>"The dog days of summer are not just barking, they are biting," warned U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in a statement coinciding with the release of the latest data from the European Union's <a href="https://wmo.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=618614864060486033e4590d6&id=fa16212f5d&e=3e6d95b4e5" target="_blank">Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)</a> by the World Meteorological Organization.
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</p><p>The WMO's Secretary-General, Petteri Taalas, issued an <a href="https://public.wmo.int/en/media/press-release/earth-had-hottest-three-month-period-record-unprecedented-sea-surface" target="_blank">urgent assessment</a> of the data, saying: "The northern hemisphere just had a summer of extremes — with repeated heatwaves fueling devastating wildfires, harming health, disrupting daily lives and wreaking a lasting toll on the environment."
</p><p>Taalas said that in the southern hemisphere, meanwhile, the seasonal <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iceberg-breaks-off-antarctica-brunt-ice-shelf-600-square-miles/" target="_blank">shrinkage of Antarctic Sea ice</a> "was literally off the charts, and the global sea surface temperature was once again at a new record."</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://theconversation.com/we-could-soon-be-getting-energy-from-solar-power-harvested-in-space-210203" target="_blank">We could soon be getting energy from solar power harvested in space</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The idea of space-based solar power (SBSP) – using satellites to collect energy from the sun and “beam” it to collection points on Earth – has been around since at least the late 1960s. Despite its huge potential, the concept has not gained sufficient traction due to cost and technological hurdles.
</p><p>Can some of these problems now be solved? If so, SBSP could become a vital part of the world’s transition away from fossil fuels to green energy.
</p><p>We already harvest energy from the sun. It’s collected directly through what we generally call solar power. This comprises different technologies such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photovoltaics" target="_blank">photovoltaics</a> (PV) and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_thermal_energy" target="_blank">solar-thermal energy</a>. The sun’s energy is also gathered indirectly: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power" target="_blank">wind energy</a> is an example of this, because breezes are generated by uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun.
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</p><p>Numerous designs have been proposed since the first concept by <a href="https://doi.org/10.1126/science.162.3856.857" target="_blank">Peter Glaser</a> in 1968.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/09/13/1199251336/mexico-alien-corpses-congress" target="_blank">A ufologist claims to show 2 alien corpses to Mexico's Congress</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Jaime Maussan, a self-described ufologist, brought two caskets into the congressional chambers. As Maussan spoke, two men uncovered the caskets, to reveal two bodies.
</p><p>The corpses looked white and like stereotypical depictions of aliens — big head, little body, three fingers. Maussan said they were found in Peru in 2017 and are estimated to be 1,000 years old. One of the bodies had been pregnant, he claimed.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>During Tuesday's hearing, José de Jesús Zalce Benítez, a forensic expert and a military doctor, walked the Congress through scans of the alleged alien bodies.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>The hearing also included <a href="https://x.com/jaimemaussan1/status/1701822864339472455?s=20" target="_blank">remarks by Ryan Graves</a>, executive director of the Americans for Safe Aerospace organization. A former Navy fighter pilot, Graves was one of <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/07/27/1190390376/ufo-hearing-non-human-biologics-uaps" target="_blank">three U.S. veterans</a> who testified in front of a U.S. congressional subcommittee investigating the existence of UFOs in July.
</p><p>Mexico's Congress also was shown videos of Mexican pilots struggling to make sense of fast-moving flying objects before them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>The NXIVM Extravaganza | Ft. Mark Vicente, India Oxenberg, Susan Done, and Karen Unterreiner</b>
<p>Well hello there, A Little Bit Culty listener. How’d your summer go? What’s the haps? This is actually our out of office greeting talking to you, because we’re away from the studio right now investigating some kickass episodes for our new season. But we didn’t want to leave you hanging…so we went through the archives to make you a veritable Dairy Queen Blizzard of culty goodness from some of our fan favorites. We’ll be back soon with all new episodes, but until then you can also find us each week on Patreon where we’re serving up fresh episodes and content on the regular. So today’s episode is…well…in our wheelhouse. If you’re a listener of this particular show, you’re already familiar with NXIVM – but on today’s episode we are taking a closer look at the cult featured in the HBO series, The Vow, starring yours truly. (Whose got four thumbs and once helped bring NXIVM down? THESE GUYS). Joining us are 4 people who understand the inner workings of NXIVM better than almost anyone else.
</p><p>First up is Mark Vicente. He’s The Vow’s Stone cold silver fox, a film-maker turned whistleblower, and an internationally renowned sweetheart. He’s the guy who originally recruited me, and the guy who raised hell to help bring it all down. Also, he’s the lucky husband of the one and only Bonnie Piesse, aka, Bonfire.
</p><p>Next is India Oxenberg, who went through hell and back in NXIVM’s darkest chapter: DOS. From forced starvation, and sleep deprivation, to multiple forms of mental and sexual abuse, to a devastating years-long separation from her family. God damn we’re glad she got out and that she’s THRIVING now. .
</p><p>Ater India, we’ve got Susan Dones….The one-woman wrecking crew who served as her own legal representation in a series of court battles after she left the organization. Susan was way ahead of the curve on calling bullshit Keith Raniere and his flying monkeys. She also paid dearly for it.
</p><p>And finally, is Karen Unterreiner, who at only 18-years-old, became romantically intertwined with Keith Raniere. Over the next 40 years, she’d go on to become a top level NXIVM trainer, a key figure of the Executive Success Programs’ leadership committee, and an overseer of administration (bookkeeping) and IT. Which is all to say: There is much tea to spill. So much tea. So if you’re sick of hearing us talk about NXIVM, you better turn around now. You’ve been warned. Everybody else? Let’s rock. </p>
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<b>Abandoned by a Narcissistic Father with Dr. Lily Dunn</b>
<p>Brilliant author Dr. Lily Dunn was just six years old when her father abandoned her family to join the Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh cult featured in Netflix’s <i>Wild, Wild Country</i>. In this powerful episode, Lily reveals how her father’s narcissistic behavior deeply impacted her life.
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</p><p>Dr Lily Dunn is an author, mentor and academic. Her debut nonfiction, <i>Sins of My Father: A Daughter, A Cult, A Wild Unravelling</i>, a memoir about the legacy of her father’s addictions (W&N) was The Guardian Best Nonfiction Book, 2022. You can find her personal essays in Granta, Hinterland, MIR Online, The Real Story and Litro, and she is a regular writer for Aeon. She is co-editor of A Wild and Precious Life (Unbound, 2021). She teaches creative writing at Bath Spa University and co-runs London Lit Lab, and has a doctorate in creative writing, specializing in the therapeutic power of memoir.</p>
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<p><b>Waking Up and Exiting the Matrix with Dawn DelVecchio</b></p>
<p>Dawn DelVecchia, founder of the Return of the Priestess speaker series, the Return of the Priestess private community and the lineage bearer of the MotherSpirit Spiestess line has served as Priestess for more than 37 years with a deep background in Goddess lore, ceremony, spiritual counsel, channeling, tarot and soul astrology. We'll talk today about where humanity finds itself, and the conscious or unconscious choices we might make as the world changes underfoot. Will we choose the red pill or the blue pill? Will we be ready to take a leap of faith or will we be left behind or force "the powers that be" to push us forward? Dawn will define "the matrix" and explain the greater context of why now is the "wake-up and exit" call and what "exiting the matric" might look like.</p>
<p><b>Wed, September 13, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Inspiring Creativity Through Magick with Astrea Taylor</b></p>
<p>Astrea Taylor visits to discuss her latest book- Inspiring Creativity Through Magick:
</p><p>Art is inherently magickal, and you, as an artist, are also a magician who can ritualize your creative endeavors to make them stronger than ever. Astrea Taylor offers an impressive collection of spells, rituals, deities, and lore that will help you bring to life the story, painting, sculpture, or music you've been dreaming about.
</p><p>This book is designed to guide you through the entire creative process. You'll draw inspiration from spirits and the four elements to complete your rough draft, and then use the principles of alchemy to refine your piece. Astrea also shares deep insights on releasing your art into the world, resting between projects, and persevering through hard times. From handling criticism to awakening the guiding spirit of art, this book shares numerous exercises and activities to get your creativity flowing and keep it going.
</p><p>Includes a foreword by Michael Herkes, author of <i>The Glam Witch</i>
</p><p><i>Find Astrea Taylor at https://www.astreataylor.com/</i></p>
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<p><b>Michael Herkes - Glamcraft!*</b></p>
<p>The Glam Witch, Michael Herkes is back to discuss his book. Glamcraft!
</p><p>Michael Herkes makes magic across the windy city of Chicago as a genderqueer author, astrologer, intuitive stylist, tarot reader, and glamour witch. After practicing privately for two decades, Michael stepped out of the broom closet and into the role of teacher—dedicating their energy to uplifting and mentoring others on using witchcraft for self-empowerment. Since then, they have authored seven books, written a variety of digital content, and presented workshops across the United States as a speaker on the art of witchcraft and glamour. Through this, they have made a name for themself as “The Glam Witch”, known for their bubbly personality and eccentric flair for caftans, kimonos, the color pink…and powerful transformative magic. Focusing primarily on glamour magic, Michael’s practice centers around magical aesthetics and adornment, using fashion and makeup to cultivate inner and outer makeovers—inspiring others to tap into their personal power and creativity to manifest positive change in their own lives and the world around them.
</p><p>Please visit his website - http://www.theglamwitch.com/</p>
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<p>Paganos del mundo con Harwe Tuileva desde España nos comparte temas de interés como mitología, magia, devoción e historia.
</p><p>Diversidad funcional e intelectual, y paganismo en la antigüedad. Aún hoy en día, es muy diferente cómo se puede aproximar una familia musulmana a la llegada de un hijo con diversidad funcional o intelectual, a cómo se puede aproximar una familia cristiana a un acontecimiento similar. ¿Qué ocurría en las culturas paganas antiguas? ¿Era verdad que las personas con necesidades especiales eran descartadas o, por el contrario, eran tratadas de manera deferente? ¿Qué factores socioculturales podrían influir en las diferentes maneras de tratar la misma situación?</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.alittlebitculty.com/" target="_blank"><b>A Little Bit Culty</b></a></p>
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<b>Scientology SUCKS | Ft. Leah Remini, Mike Rinder, and Jon Atack</b>
<p>We’re back with another greatest hits mashup this week, pulled together from the Little Bit Culty archives for your late listening pleasure because…well…we can’t quit you - not even for a short late summer, early fall hiatus. Can you believe some shows go on hiatus? LAMMMMMME! Not us. Breaks are for babies.
</p><p>For real though, while we’re working on fresh batches of cult-busting brand new episodes, we wanted to stir that proverbial pot a little more by revisiting one of our favorite culty topics….Scientology.
</p><p>AKA, the brainchild of L. Ron.
</p><p>You know it, you loathe it, or…maybe you just mock it. To be fair, unless you’re a Scientologist, they think you’re pretty silly too. So it’s all even-stevens We are diving deep into the Danger Zone in this episode – featuring 3 top guns who have taken on the Impossible Mission of exposing Scientology – which we all know can be Risky Business. Ok, enough Tom Cruise puns – let’s introduce A Few Good Men – and a super badass woman – who you’ll hear from on today’s show. First up is the patron saint of cult-busting, Leah Remini, who’s book Troublemaker chronicles her remarkable journey toward emotional and spiritual freedom from Scientology, both for herself and for her family. Next is Mike RInder. Having spent his youth doing things like, for example, swabbing the decks of L. Ron Hubbard’s yacht, Rinder eventually made it into the elite sect of Scientology known as the Sea Organization, eventually becoming Scientology’s International Spokesperson and the head of its Office of Special Affairs. Then, he escaped and became a fearless and outspoken ex-member. Last is Jon Atack – one of the only court-appointed expert witnesses on Scientology, and his book: Let’s Sell These People a Piece of Blue Sky, about the early history of the church, is cited by academics all over the world. Jon was a ‘public’ Scientologist for nine years, trained as a counselor, and even did the secret ‘OT’ levels, but ditched it when he discovered appalling, aggressive behavior towards members. In addition to his work podcasting as a Scientology mythbuster and using his Instagram account to help educate people on overcoming things like manipulation, destructive cults, and abusive relationships, he’s written several novels, including Voodoo Child (Slight Return), inspired by the life and downfall of Jimi Hendrix.
</p><p>Without further ado…please enjoy this Scientology Sucks, Sorry Not Sorry, A Little Bit Culty Medley.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/scientology-sucks-ft-leah-remini-mike-rinder-and-jon-atack" target="_blank">Episode available since September 04, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Tree Knowlton (Rerelease)</b>
<p>Accessible herbal education, community outreach, and learning how can we better share herbal medicine are core values of ours at Mountain Rose Herbs. Discussing these topics led us to our guest this week, Tree Knowlton. Tree is one of the coordinators of Herbalists Without Borders Eugene chapter, graduate of Columbines School of Botanical Studies, master medicine maker, urban homesteader, and adored community member. Listen as we delve into the magic of one of Tree’s beloved elixirs, the paths she took to be where she is at today, and the ways in which Herbalists Without Borders Eugene operates within our local community.
</p><p>Tree Knowlton is an herbalist, urban homesteader, sustainable landscape architect, and coordinator of the regional grassroots chapter of Herbalists Without Borders International, Herbalists Without Borders Eugene. A longtime resident of Eugene, Tree dedicates much of her time to community-based activism and recently, her adorable and playful puppy.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>I Survived Hollywood Mega Producer Scott Rudin</b>
<p>A former employee of Oscar-winning producer Scott Rudin breaks his silence and reveals what it was really like to work for the man <i>The New York Post</i> called “Hollywood’s Biggest A-hole”.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/i-survived-hollywood-mega-producer-scott-122179176/" target="_blank">Episode available since August 31, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/csnp" target="_blank"><b>Circle Sanctuary Network Podcasts</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Circle Sanctuary's Circle Talk - Debra DeAngelo</b></p>
<p>Join us on Circle Talk as we explore massage therapy through the lens of magic and ritual. Debra DeAngelo will be discussing her new book, “Sacred Massage and Ritual of Soothing Touch-Harness the Healing Power of Touch through Spiritual Bodywork”.</p>
<p><b>Tue, September 5, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Proud Pagan</b></p>
<p>Proud Pagan. Standing up for the right to be Pagan and free during Pagan Pride month. Featuring music by Gwydion Pendderwen, Krista Chapman Green, Charlie Murphy, etc.</p>
<p><b>Fri, September 8, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>PDM ~ Mónica Gobbin ~ Mes de la Diosa (1ra. parte)</b></p>
<p>Paganos del mundo con Mónica Gobbin desde Argentina nos comparte temas de interés como mitología, magia, devoción e historia.
Septiembre, mes de la Diosa. Para celebrarla recibimos a Sebastián Hidalgo Falconí, Sacerdote de la Diosa, creador del Templo de la Diosa de Ecuador y de la Sagrada Rueda de Pacarina
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<p><b>Sat, September 9, 2023 07:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Lunatic Mondays ~ Charlotte Wilde ~ Author</b></p>
<p>Why should Fridays have all the fun?
</p><p>Go crazy on Mondays with Laura González on 'Lunatic Mondays'..... Anything can happen!!!
</p><p>On this episode author, Charlotte Wilde will be chatting with Laura González about her book “Eclectic Witchcraft: Old Ways for Modern Magick”</p>
<p><b>Mon, September 11, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/VoicesOfTheSacredFeminine" target="_blank"><b>Voices of the Sacred Feminine</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Real Astrology & Feng Shui & How It Can Help Achieve Your Dreams w/Dianne Lawson</b></p>
<p>Real Feng Shui? Real Astrology? What makes it real or unreal? Those ideas might certainly raise some eyebrows and pique some curiosity but according to Dianne Lawson, who has been an astrologer for 50 years, taught hundreds of classes, had many, many clients, there's a method to using these alternative modalities to actually create the lives we want that goes beyond reading your astrology every morning or getting your chart done every year or making sure your bed faces the right direction. And I won't let her get away before she gives us some important forecasts for 2023 and hopefully beyond to the 2024 election and some pending political situations that have so many captivated.</p>
<p><b>Wed, December 6, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>The 4:15 - September 7th, 2023</b></p>
<p>Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest!
</p><p>Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries.</p>
<p><b>Thu, September 7, 2023 04:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>JADE SOL LUNA RETURNS!</b></p>
<p>Occultist, Agori, Musician, Hecate devotee and Asterian Astrologer, Jade Sol Luna is one of the first Westerners ever to reconstruct the Javanajataka into a Greco-Roman format. Jade Luna has traveled extensively around the planet, lecturing and conducting workshops on the shadow aspects of Ancient Roman-Greco mysticism. Jade has traveled to India more than 30 times and spent a great deal of time with various teachers, Saints and Sadhu's in Asia. He has previously presented seminars at various locations world wide. During and after Luna's formal spiritual training, Bhau Kalchuri (disciple of Meher Baba) and Kal Babaji (Khajuraho India), tutored him in advanced mysticism and other forms of classical Indian lore. Jade Luna has now transformed his Indian studies into a Greco-Roman practice, showing the spiritual connection that the Ancient Mediterranean had with India. Jade Luna is the author of Hecate: Death, Transition and Spiritual Mastery, Hecate II: The Awakening of Hydra, Asterian Astrology and 27 Stars. Spiritually, Jade Luna is an Aghori. The Aghori (Sanskrit aghora) are worshippers of the Dark God or Goddess. The Aghori are known to engage in post-mortem rituals. They often dwell in charnel grounds, have been witnessed smearing cremation ashes on their bodies, and have been known to use bones for crafting kapalas which Kali and other Hindu deities are often iconically depicted holding or using) and jewelry. Because of their practices that are contradictory to orthodox Hinduism, they are generally opposed by other Hindus.Many Aghori gurus command great reverence from rural populations as they are supposed to possess healing powers gained through their intensely eremitic rites and practices of renunciation and tápasya.</p>
<p><b>Fri, September 8, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.alittlebitculty.com/" target="_blank"><b>A Little Bit Culty</b></a></p>
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<b>Culty Fan Favorites | Ft. Amanda Montell, Evan Rachel Wood, and Eckhart Tolle</b>
<p>If you’re a cult member, you hate them… but if you’re a fan of A Little Bit Culty, you can’thelp but love the three cult-busting guests we are featuring on today’s episode.
</p><p>First up is the Amanda Montell, a writer, language scholar, and the author of two critically acclaimed books: Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism and Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language (HarperWave). Her books have earned praise from The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and others, and Amanda is currently developing Wordslut for television with FX Studios. Amanda's writing has been featured in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, Refinery29, and Who What Wear, where she formerly served as the Features & Beauty Editor. She is also the creator and co-host of the comedy-cult podcast, Sounds Like A Cult.
</p><p>Next is actor, activist, and epic badass Evan Rachel Wood whose impressive AF resume also includes: “Most likely to be hideously trolled by the Marilyn Manson stans of the world.” If you’ve seen the HBO Max mini-series Phoenix Rising which chronicles her fight to break away from the rocker formerly known as Brian Warner, you’ve already seen the culty wafting offa that dude like a bad cologne. We caught up with Evan to talk about her journey to hell and back, how she’s doing now, and why she won’t ever stop blowing the whistle on complete fuckery. As a note to our listeners, and our lawyers, Mr. Manson has repeatedly denied multiple sexual assault allegations from multiple women and is currently suing Evan for defamation over the accusations, claiming it’s all part of an elaborate organized attack. Please note that conversations like the one you’re about to hear can be traumatizing for abuse survivors. Listen to this episode with caution, and if you or anyone you know needs support, see our site for free resources. Also please note that we love Evan Rachel Wood and believe her without reservation. Sorry, not fucking sorry Manson Stans.
</p><p>Finally - and perhaps most controversially – is Ekhart Tolle – who is widely recognized as one of the most inspiring spiritual leaders in the world. His international bestsellers have been translated into 52 languages. And we can’t verify this, but he might be one of the MOST quoted and/or misquoted contemporary spiritual gurus ever. Also, for the record, our listeners had a LOVE/HATE reaction to this guest. Can’t please everybody! </p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/culty-fan-favorites-ft-amanda-montell-evan-rachel-wood-and-eckhart-tolle" target="_blank">Episode available since August 28, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring Tyrone Ledford (Rerelease)</b>
<p>We are deeply thankful for our interview with co-founder of Holistic Divine Innovations and founder of the Ridgecrest Community Garden and Herbal Zen Garden, Tyrone Ledford. This inspiring conversation centers around Tyrone’s life growing up in Compton, California, his experiences growing food, his development of the Ridgecrest Community Garden and Herbal Zen Garden, as well as his life’s other meaningful pursuits.
</p><p>Holistic Divine Innovations was one of five Grants4Plants winners in 2021 whose organizational mission is to show innovative, holistic ways of living by teaching self-sustainability through gardening and agriculture, herbalism, and maintaining one’s connection to nature. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we do!
</p><p>Tyrone Ledford, a native from Compton, CA received his Bachelor’s Degree from California State University, Fullerton in Child & Adolescent Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education. He later received his Master’s Degree from Pacific Oaks College in Human Development/Social Change. Tyrone has almost 15 years of experience in teaching early childhood education and is currently a full-time child development professor for Cerro Coso Community College. Tyrone’s background also consists of working in mental health intensive services as a family specialist. Tyrone is an author of the Child, Family, and Community Open Resource Textbook that is used throughout community colleges in California.
</p><p>Tyrone, who is the co-founder of Holistic Divine Innovations, founded and organized the Ridgecrest Community Garden and Herbal Zen Garden. Tyrone has been gardening intentionally for 10 years, and grows a combination of fruits, vegetables, and herbs for both culinary and healing power. Tyrone’s experience extends as far as growing herbs to create his own teas, and tinctures, and educating communities on how to grow their own food and how to use plants for its nutritional value and medicinal properties. Tyrone’s goal is to introduce individuals to the natural resources our earth provides, and to increase fresh organic food resources throughout communities. Tyrone hopes to help you create a sustainable garden because he believes health is wealth.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/interviews-on-herbal-radio-tyrone-ledford-0" target="_blank">Episode available since Aug 25, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>Are You an Enabler? Ask Dr. Ramani</b>
<p>Dr. Ramani answers your burning questions about enablers: who they are, what they do and why their actions can be so damaging.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/are-you-an-enabler-ask-dr-121712879/" target="_blank">Episode available since August 24, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/VoicesOfTheSacredFeminine" target="_blank"><b>Voices of the Sacred Feminine</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Restoring the Sacred Feminine in Plant Medicine with Marguerite Rigoglioso
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<p>Returning to the show is Marguerite Rigoglioso, founding director of Seven Sisters Mystery School discussing Restoring the Sacred Feminine in Plant Medicine. We'll discuss why people are becoming more interested in plant medicine, what it does for people and now that plant medicines, (which have had a contentious recent history, like cannabis) are legal, how can we understand and find balance with right usage rather than misuse. Marguerite will share why she's gone from private to public use of cannabis, how various sacred plants around the world relate to each other and how plant medicines promote gnosis and inner knowing. Rigoglioso believes Santa Maria/Lady Cannabis holds wisdom for the world's challenges which will also be a topic of conversation. Finally, we'll talk about the divine feminine roots of sacred medicine plants such as cannabis and cacao and how we can more deeply align with and restore her feminine aspects for the healing and balanceing of our world today.</p>
<p><b>Wed, August 30, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine</a></p> </blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Author Debra DeAngelo - Sacred Massage</b></p>
<p>Author Debra DeAngelo discusses her latest book - Sacred Massage
</p><p>Featuring a variety of physical and spiritual techniques, this book helps you explore massage therapy through the lens of magic and ritual. Debra DeAngelo teaches you how to infuse each session with divine love and channel your healing energy into another person. This thoughtful touch can provide relaxation and relief to family and friends with a variety of ailments, such as:Alzheimer's Disease • Anxiety • Arthritis • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Chronic Pain • Cramps • Digestive Disorders • Dementia • Depression • Fibromyalgia • Grief • Headaches • High Blood Pressure • Inflammation • Insomnia • Sports Injuries
</p><p>Sacred Massage provides hands-on activities for preparing your ritual space, creating an altar, grounding, setting intentions, and inviting the elements. Discover how meditation and deity worship can help you establish a deeply spiritual session. Use herbs, crystals, essential oils, and candles to elevate the therapeutic experience. Culminating in a full-body massage sequence, this easy-to-understand book provides everything you need to create a magical massage experience for yourself and your loved ones.
</p><p>Debra DeAngelo has been a massage practitioner for more than twenty years. She runs her own private practice where she incorporates spiritual techniques into every session. In addition to developing her own method called “Blended Deep Swedish Massage,” Debra is certified in hot stone, ayurvedic, reflexology, reiki, and other massage styles. She also writes feature stories and book reviews for SageWoman and Witches & Pagans magazines. Visit her at DebraDeAngelo.com.</p>
<p><b>Thu, August 31, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>PDM ~ Christian Ortiz ~ Nuestras familias: Conexiones de amor y dolor</b></p>
<p>Paganos del mundo con Christian Ortiz desde México nos comparte temas de interés como mitología, magia, devoción e historia.
</p><p>Nuestras familias: Conexiones de amor y dolor. Reflexiones y ejercicios de sanación transgeneracional.</p>
<p><b>Sat, September 2, 2023 07:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.alittlebitculty.com/" target="_blank"><b>A Little Bit Culty</b></a></p>
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<b>When the World Didn’t End: Guinevere Turner’s Cult Memoir (Part 2)</b>
<p>Here’s Part 2 of our conversation with Guinevere Turner whose memoir When the World Didn’t End is drawn from fastidiously kept childhood diaries written while she was raised in a cult. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, back up and listen. In Part 2, Turner shares what it was like to return to “normal” life, how her story became a thriller, and what’s helpful, not-so-helpful, and just plain weird about life post-cult.
</p><p>Please note, this series includes details of underage sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673).
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</p><p>Guinevere Turner is an acclaimed writer, director, and actor who’s worked in film and TV since her 1994 debut film Go Fish, which she wrote, produced, and starred in. She teamed up with director Mary Harron to write the films American Psycho; The Notorious Bettie Page; and the 2019 film Charlie Says. She was a writer, story editor, and played Gabby Deveaux on Showtime’s The L Word. She’s written and directed seven short films, two of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She can be seen in film roles including The Watermelon Woman, Chasing Amy, and American Psycho. Guinevere has taught screenwriting at Sarah Lawrence College, Columbia University, University of Georgia, UCLA and NYU. </p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/when-the-world-didnt-end-guinevere-turners-cult-memoir-part-2" target="_blank">Episode available since August 21, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Plantain the Future | Featuring jim mcdonald (Rerelease)</b>
<p>This week’s episode was recorded at the in-person Summer 2022 Free Herbalism Project at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum in Eugene, Oregon. Emcee, Jiling Lin, introduces keynote speaker jim mcdonald – who presents on the many virtues of plantain. It's commonly said in herbalism that "It's far better to know a dozen uses for one herb than one use for a dozen herbs", yet, many people still think of herbs in a "take this for that" sense. To remedy this, jim mcdonald will offer in depth information on the far reaching potential of the common and infinitely sustainable weed plantain, exploring its deep and vital usage for issues throughout the body. From mosquito bites to leaky gut syndrome, this is a plant that can be a foundational part of one's path to wellness.
Learn more about the Free Herbalism Project by <a href="https://info.mountainroseherbs.com/free-herbalism-project" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.
In 1994, <b>jim mcdonald's</b> life changed when he drank tea from a wild plant he harvested from the land he lived upon. Since those first sips of strange tea, his life in the woods and meadows of southeast michigan has been centered on the plants & ecosystems of that land, and how he might share their virtues to restore wellness with those around him. jim's approach to herbcraft is deeply rooted in the land he lives upon, and blends traditional european folk influences with 19th century eclectic and physiomedical vitalism, which he conveys with story, experience, humour, common sense and lore to students, clients, random passersby and readers of his websites www.herbcraft.org & herbcraft.podia.com. He's taught classes throughout north america and is currently (still) alternately writing “Foundational Herbcraft” and the “A Great Lakes Herbal”, in addition to articles for journals and other publications. jimis a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter and medicine maker, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft… the plants themselves.
Learn more about jim and his educational opportunities by clicking here. </p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/plantain-the-future-jim-mcdonald-0" target="_blank">Episode available since Aug 18, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>What is Codependency? With Priscilla Gilman</b>
<p>Dr. Ramani breaks down this trendy buzzword while esteemed author Priscilla Gilman reveals her deeply personal journey of shouldering the emotional burden of her parents at a young age, after her father confided that his happiness - and life - depended on her.
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<p>Priscilla Gilman is the author of two memoirs, The Anti-Romantic Child (Harper, 2011) and The Critic’s Daughter (Norton, 2023), and a former professor of English literature at Yale University and Vassar College. Nick Hornby calls The Critic’s Daughter, “beautiful: honest, raw, careful, soulful, brave and incredibly readable.” Gilman’s writing has appeared in the New York Times, O, the Oprah Magazine, and elsewhere. She is a book critic for the Boston Globe, a certified mindfulness and loving kindness meditation teacher, and a frequent public speaker about parenting, education, autism, and the arts. She lives in New York City.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/what-is-codependency-with-priscilla-gilman-121232383/" target="_blank">Episode available since August 17, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/VoicesOfTheSacredFeminine" target="_blank"><b>Voices of the Sacred Feminine</b></a></p>
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<p><b>How We Lost the Common Good & How we Might Restore It with Beth Bartlett</b></p>
<p>Scholar Beth Bartlett returns to the show with another thought provoking concept few of us seem to learn in our educational institutions but many should understand. This program is about how we lost our concept of the Common Good and that loss just might have begun quite sometime ago. We'll delve into the structures that drove people from self-sustainability and self- reliance into becoming wage slaves in cities, into patriarchy and capitalism. It's quite a explanation no one should miss. Beth will also offer ideas about how we just might restore this all important idea that serves humanity - putting importance not on just ourselves as individuals, but on the trive, the common good for us all so that we all thrive and prosper. We'll also delve into the loss of our appreciation of vastness and what that might have to do with the loss of the common good.</p>
<p><b>Wed, August 23, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>AWARD WINNING AUTHOR LILITH DORSEY!</b></p>
<p>Award winning author, Voodoo Priestess, and filmmaker, Lilith Dorsey comes on to discuss the upcoming book, "Tarot Every Witch Way", and the recent SCOTUS decisions that will affect our world.
<p>Lilith Dorsey M.A., hails from many magickal traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, Celtic, and Indigenous American spirituality. Their traditional education focused on Plant Science, Anthropology, and Film at the University of R.I, New York University, and the University of London, and their magickal training includes numerous initiations in Santeria also known as Lucumi, Haitian Vodoun, and New Orleans Voodoo. Lilith Dorsey is also a Voodoo Priestess and in that capacity has been doing successful magick since 1991 for patrons, is editor/publisher of Oshun-African Magickal Quarterly, filmmaker of the experimental documentary Bodies of Water :Voodoo Identity and Tranceformation,’ and choreographer/performer for jazz legend Dr. John’s “Night Tripper” Voodoo Show. They have long been committed to providing accurate and respectful information about the African Traditional Religions and are proud to be a published Black author.</p>
<p><b>Thu, August 24, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>Trinity of the Goddess</b></p>
<p>Trinity of the Goddess. Chants and songs that call upon the triple Goddess which invoke the Divine Feminine of multiple faces. Featuring music by Kellianna, Sparky T Rabbit, Michelle Mays, etc.</p>
<p><b>Fri, August 25, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>Lunatic Mondays ~ Astrea Taylor ~ Author</b></p>
<p>Why should Fridays have all the fun?
<p>Go crazy on Mondays with Laura González on 'Lunatic Mondays'.... Anything can happen!!!
<p>On this episode author, Astrea Taylor will be chatting with Laura González about her book “Inspiring Creativity Through Magick: How to Ritualize Your Art & Attract the Creative Spirit”</p>
<p><b>Mon, August 28, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/csnp" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/csnp</a></p> </blockquote><p></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-76075290199021117322023-08-15T14:13:00.000-04:002023-08-15T14:13:58.998-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EVm0En5vyK95GqqGnQVMZ-B5uxLJvwgqVZ6krmcGHVZVaxWrdA9w7SohvzyKwmKCh2Lio3j-8De1n7xRl_B4DTHhnxbOzZ9PthfIzVpyX9HY-RZe_OCK2cjYnjYSUmqpaJu0FK5nNpPwrlzsQcrDtk_5y22ka5ftFpKmfOtNR5kzOT8apYiTOLLroC0/s1600/breakfastcoffeewoodentable.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /></div>
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<p><a href="https://www.alittlebitculty.com/" target="_blank"><b>A Little Bit Culty</b></a></p>
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<b>When the World Didn’t End: Guinevere Turner’s Cult Memoir (Part 1)</b>
<p>Guinevere Turner recently published a memoir about being raised in a cult, being kicked out, and finding her way in the world. Her book When the World Didn’t End dives deep into her experience drawn from fastidiously kept diaries. Here on A Little Bit Culty Turner shares some off-the-cuff stories. We chat about writing craft. And Turner brings up questions about our collective obsession with the cultiverse.
</p><p>Please note, this series includes details of underage sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673).
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</p><p>Guinevere Turner is an acclaimed writer, director, and actor who’s worked in film and TV since her 1994 debut film Go Fish, which she wrote, produced, and starred in. She teamed up with director Mary Harron to write the films American Psycho; The Notorious Bettie Page; and the 2019 film Charlie Says. She was a writer, story editor, and played Gabby Deveaux on Showtime’s The L Word. She’s written and directed seven short films, two of which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She can be seen in film roles including The Watermelon Woman, Chasing Amy, and American Psycho. Guinevere has taught screenwriting at Sarah Lawrence College, Columbia University, University of Georgia, UCLA and NYU. </p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/when-the-world-didnt-end-guinevere-turners-cult-memoir-part-1" target="_blank">Episode available since August 14, 2023</a></b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Plant Stories | Featuring Richo Cech & Co-Host Jiling Lin</b>
<p>On this episode of Plant Stories on Herbal Radio, we had the opportunity to speak with the acclaimed and enthralling herbalist, Richo Cech. We dive deep into Richo’s life and passions, discussing everything from his seed-seeking adventures in Africa, to captivating stories of how he grew Strictly Medicinal Seeds from the ground up (pun-intended).
</p><p><b>Richo Cech</b> started his professional work as an archaeologist and ethnobotanist in East Africa. Upon his return to the United States in 1978, he began cultivating and saving the seed of medicinal plants. Over the years, his gardens have become the basis for Strictly Medicinal Seeds, growers of organic, open pollinated and GMO-free seed and plants of medicinal herbs, culinary herbs, succulents, trees, and garden vegetables. Richo and his family produce a popular, bi-yearly, hand-illustrated seed catalog that provides access to this collection of common, quirky, eclectic, and bizarre seeds and plants. Richo is author of “Making Plant Medicine” (2000), “Growing At-Risk Medicinal Herbs” (2002), and “Growing Plant Medicine” (2009).
</p><p>Richo has botanized in China and Africa, resulting in the introduction of many new and exciting medicinal herb species to gardeners throughout the world.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/plant-stories-richo-cech" target="_blank">Episode available since Aug 11, 2023</a></b></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>Abducted in Plain Sight - Twice: How Jan Broberg Survived</b>
<p>Jan Broberg survived the unthinkable: being abducted and brutally sexually abused by a family friend - not once, but twice. Jan bravely reveals the details of her headline-making story, how she learned to thrive and the impact on her relationship with her parents who were also groomed by a psychopath hiding in plain sight.
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</p><p>Jan Broberg is an American actress, singer, and dancer. As a child, Broberg was kidnapped on two occasions by a family friend, at ages twelve and fourteen. The experience has been documented in her mother Mary Ann Broberg's book, <i>Stolen Innocence: The Jan Broberg Story</i>, the documentary <i>Abducted in Plain Sight</i>, and the drama miniseries <i>A Friend of the Family</i>.
</p><p>She later founded The Jan Broberg Foundation, which provides resources and direction to those that might need help in regaining their life and healing from sexual abuse.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/abducted-in-plain-sight-twice-120775002/" target="_blank">Episode available since August 10, 2023</a></b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/VoicesOfTheSacredFeminine" target="_blank"><b>Voices of the Sacred Feminine</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Using Ancient Ritual Body Postures for Spirit Journeying w/Laura Lee</b></p>
<p>For over 20 years, Laura Lee has been practicing and teaching ritual body postures which she describes as "the modern version of a very ancient technique for naturally and easily shifting into an expanded state of awareness, likened to a 'waking dream' or inward reverie characterized by the experience of a 'spirit journey.' She's taught this around the world for decades with the last ten years serving as the Director of the Cuyamungue Institute, the world headquarters for this practice. That's where our talk today takes us with the many aspects related to this practice.</p>
<p><b>Wed, August 16, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Whiskey Stevens - Unapologetically Magick</b></p>
<p>Whiskey Stevens comes on to discuss her latest release - Whiskey Stevens - Unapologetically Magick
</p><p>STANDING STRONG AT THE CENTER OF YOUR WITCHCRAFT
</p><p>Live Your Truth. Stop People Pleasing. Take Your Magick to the Next Level.
</p><p>Your magick is unique; it doesn't have to measure up to anyone's standards but your own. With Whiskey Stevens' guidance, you can build a daily practice that confronts your negative programming with intention and joy. She teaches you how to live authentically in the Craft through practical exercises, simple techniques, and inspiring personal stories.
</p><p>Expanding on the empowerment in <i>Rise of the Witch</i>, Unapologetically Magick presents spellwork to keep you strong and confident in your witchcraft. Find your coven and create your own magical workings. Use tarot for self-love. Overcome toxic comparisons to other witches. Explore techniques for reducing insecurity and navigating your finances. Most of all, you'll practice magick with no regrets.
</p><p>Includes a foreword by Devin Hunter, bestselling author of <i>Modern Witch</i></p>
<p><b>Fri, August 18, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>PDM ~ Harwe Tuileva ~ Paganismo Sostenible</b></p>
<p>Paganos del mundo con Harwe Tuileva desde España nos comparte temas de interés como mitología, magia, devoción e historia.
</p><p>Paganismo Sostenible: Cómo desechar en la naturaleza los restos de nuestra práctica mágica</p>
<p><b>Sat, August 19, 2023 07:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-22039347886625689142023-08-09T15:05:00.004-04:002023-08-15T00:34:43.353-04:00Esoterica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1545" data-original-width="1377" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs0WfIz4IshbSORA4tZX6ddWTotpT5zYqwnfQffgz4Lp1KdDB9Y-p36QhZgUn2yqVWhr5hSEJ4IA_Sa-CnMhuA43yddDxeKYV6Lw-AiHByD3eJOIK25DWkYNIoV0u5Ixdi9l2PP8Mr15U6Gq5I_MBEu1e4wJxX4LmCs1aVxzsU2KKV7CiDW1kxV6FGtcA/s1600/SermonOnTheMount_CarlBloch_1877.jpeg" style="width: 90%;" /></div>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.rawstory.com/trump-evangelicals-2663078391/" target="_blank">Pastor alarmed after Trump-loving congregants deride Jesus' teachings as 'weak'</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Evangelical Christian leader Russell Moore revealed this week that many evangelical pastors have become alarmed that their Trump-loving congregants have become so militant that they are even rejecting the teachings of Jesus Christ.
</p><p>In <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/08/08/1192663920/southern-baptist-convention-donald-trump-christianity" target="_blank">an interview with NPR</a>, Moore said that multiple pastors had told him disturbing stories about their congregants being upset when they read from the famous "<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205-7&version=NIV" target="_blank">Sermon on the Mount</a>" in which Christ espoused the principles of forgiveness and mercy as central to Christian doctrine.
</p><p>"Multiple pastors tell me, essentially, the same story about quoting the Sermon on the Mount, parenthetically, in their preaching — 'turn the other cheek' — [and] to have someone come up after to say, 'Where did you get those liberal talking points?'" Moore revealed. "And what was alarming to me is that in most of these scenarios, when the pastor would say, 'I'm literally quoting Jesus Christ,' the response would not be, 'I apologize.' The response would be, 'Yes, but that doesn't work anymore. That's weak.'"
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</p><p>"When we get to the point where the teachings of Jesus himself are seen as subversive to us, then we're in a crisis," he said.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/31/us/lori-vallow-daybell-sentencing/index.html" target="_blank">Lori Vallow Daybell sentenced to life in prison for murders of her 2 children and conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Idaho mother <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2023/05/12/us/lori-vallow-daybell-jury-deliberation-friday/index.html" target="_blank">Lori Vallow Daybell</a> was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole after her conviction earlier this year in the murders of two of her children and for conspiring in the murder of her husband’s first wife.
</p><p>Vallow Daybell received a sentence of life in prison for the murders of each of her children, 16-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow, as well as for the conspiracy to commit murder of Tammy Daybell, the first wife of her husband, Chad Daybell. Those sentences will be served consecutively, the judge ruled, with two additional life sentences and a sentence of 10 years for grand theft to be served concurrently.
</p><p>A jury in May found her guilty on all charges, including two counts of first-degree murder and three counts of conspiracy in the deaths of the children and Tammy Daybell, whose loved ones gave emotional testimony Monday underscoring the lasting toll of Vallow Daybell’s crimes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/july-2023-hottest-month-on-record/" target="_blank">July 2023 was likely the hottest month in 120,000 years</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Scientists are already calculating that <a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/heat-dome-southwest-us-july-2023/" target="_blank">July 2023</a> will be the hottest month on record—and likely the <a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/heat-dome-southwest-us-july-2023/" target="_blank">warmest month</a> that humanity has ever experienced. The United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service a<a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1139162" target="_blank">nnounced late last week that this month’s heat was beyond record-smashing</a>. The planet’s temperature, they report, has been temporarily passing over the <a href="https://www.popsci.com/story/environment/reverse-climate-threshold/" target="_blank">crucial threshold</a> of limiting global warming to 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 degrees Celsius) above pre-industrial temperatures.
</p><p>This news comes as no surprise to the millions of people around the world facing extreme heat. Phoenix, Arizona is about to enter its <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/31/us/phoenixs-month-in-hell-31-days-of-extreme-heat-tests-the-city.html#:~:text=For%2031%20straight%20days%20%E2%80%94%20from,setting%20a%20significant%20new%20one." target="_blank">31st straight day of temperatures above 110 degrees</a>. Parts of northwest China saw a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-logs-522-celsius-extreme-weather-rewrites-records-2023-07-17/" target="_blank">record-breaking 126 degrees</a> earlier this month, while southern Europe is seeing <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/29/greece-wildfires-under-control-but-strong-winds-still-a-threat-say-officials" target="_blank">wildfires </a>following an <a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/extreme-heat-waves-climate-change-july-2023/" target="_blank">extreme heatwave</a>. These global heat waves would be <a href="https://www.popsci.com/environment/heat-dome-southwest-us-july-2023/" target="_blank">“virtually impossible” without climate change</a>, according to an early analysis released last week by the World Weather Attribution initiative.
</p><p>“We can say that the first three weeks of July have been the warmest three week periods ever observed in our record,” Carlo Buentempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, said <a href="https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/07/1139162" target="_blank">via Zoom and in a statement</a>. “This anomaly is so large with respect to other record-breaking months in our record that we are virtually certain that the month, the month as a whole, will become the warmest July on record, the warmest month on record, in all likelihood.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://theconversation.com/the-atlantic-is-at-risk-of-circulation-collapse-it-would-mean-even-greater-climate-chaos-across-europe-210570" target="_blank">The Atlantic is at risk of circulation collapse – it would mean even greater climate chaos across Europe</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Amid news of lethal heatwaves across the Northern Hemisphere comes the daunting prospect of a climate disaster on an altogether grander scale. New findings published in <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-39810-w" target="_blank">Nature Communications</a> suggest the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation, or Amoc, could collapse within the next few decades – maybe even within the next few years – driving European weather to even greater extremes.
</p><p>The Amoc amounts to a system of currents in the Atlantic that bring warm water northwards where it then cools and sinks. It is a key reason why Europe’s climate has been stable for thousands of years, even if it’s hard to recognise this chaotic summer as part of that stability.
</p><p>There is much uncertainty in these latest predictions and some scientists are <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-66289494" target="_blank">less convinced</a> a collapse is imminent. Amoc is also only one part of the wider Gulf Stream system, much of which is driven by winds that will continue to blow even if the Amoc collapses. So part of the Gulf Stream will survive an Amoc collapse.
</p><p>But I have studied the links between <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=xflmVSMAAAAJ&hl=en" target="_blank">Atlantic currents and the climate</a> for decades now, and know that an Amoc collapse would still lead to even greater climate chaos across Europe and beyond. At minimum, it is a risk worth being aware of.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://phys.org/news/2023-07-florida-ocean-temperature-topped-100f.html" target="_blank">Florida ocean temperature topped 100F, setting potential record</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Shallow waters off south Florida topped 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8C) for several hours on Monday, potentially setting a new world record with temperatures more commonly associated with hot tubs.
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</p><p>The sauna-like conditions might be enjoyable for some humans, but sustained extreme heat is devastating for coral reef ecosystems and the species that depend on them.
</p><p>It comes days after the nonprofit Coral Reef Foundation (CRF) said that one reef in south Florida it had been working to restore had been devastated.
</p><p>"CRF teams visited Sombrero Reef, a restoration site we've been working at for over a decade. What we found was unimaginable—100% coral mortality," said the organization's Phanor Montoya-Maya, in a statement.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/trapped-pathogens-ice-could-cause-worldwide-devastation-study-warns/10156512-9aa3-4a8d-81b5-5e1330c920c6" target="_blank">Ancient diseases locked in ice could wipe out a third of humanity, study suggests</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A new study has suggested the release of <a href="https://www.9news.com.au/disease" target="_blank">pathogens</a> trapped in the world's permafrost and glaciers could pose a threat to humanity itself.
</p><p>These "time-travelling" pathogens have been locked beneath the ice for millennia, but climate change could hasten their release.
</p><p>While melting glaciers and permafrost risk the re-emergence of many types of dormant pathogens, the potential destruction to modern ecosystems posed by these microbes has been difficult to predict.
</p><p>But a new global study by Flinders University Professor Corey Bradshaw, and Dr Giovanni Strona of the European Commission Joint Research Centre, has calculated the ecological risks posed by the release of these unpredictable ancient microbes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/07/30/1190950660/nematode-worm-permafrost-discovery-frozen" target="_blank">A worm that survived 46,000 years in permafrost wows scientists</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Scientists have discovered a worm that managed to stretch its short life expectancy — by tens of thousands of years.
</p><p>A tiny roundworm was revived after it was frozen in Siberian permafrost 46,000 years ago, when Neanderthals still walked the Earth.
</p><p>The worm, a previously unknown species of nematode, survived after entering a dormant state known as cryptobiosis, during which the animal doesn't eat and lacks a metabolism. The finding was detailed in <a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosgenetics/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgen.1010798" target="_blank">a recent study</a> published in the journal <i>PLOS Genetics</i>.
</p><p>The most stunning part of the discovery was the length of time the worm had endured cryptobiosis, said Philipp Schiffer, one of the study's authors and a group leader at the Institute of Zoology at the University of Cologne in Germany.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/02/world/ancient-colossal-whale-perucetus-colossus-scn/index.html" target="_blank">A newly discovered colossal whale might be the heaviest animal ever, study finds</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A colossal ancient whale discovered in Peru might be the heaviest animal on record, according to a new study.
</p><p>At an estimated body mass of 85 to 340 metric tons (187,393 to 749,572 pounds), the heft of the now-extinct Perucetus colossus is equivalent to or exceeds that of the blue whale, which had indisputably been considered the animal with the greatest body mass until now, said Giovanni Bianucci, first author of the <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06381-1" target="_blank">study published Wednesday</a> in the journal Nature.
</p><p>The partial skeleton of Perucetus, consisting of 13 vertebrae, four ribs and one hip bone, is estimated to be 17 to 20 meters (55.8 to 65.6 feet) long. The fossil specimen is shorter than that of a 25-meter long (82-foot-long) blue whale — but its skeletal mass still potentially exceeded that of any known mammal or sea vertebrate, including its gigantic relative, according to the study.
</p><p>What’s more, Perucetus likely weighed two to three times more than the blue whale, <a href="https://oceana.org/marine-life/blue-whale/#:~:text=Blue%20whales%20are%20the%20largest,pounds%20%28150%20metric%20tons%29." target="_blank">which today weighs a maximum</a> of 149.6 metric tons (330,000 pounds).</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/2nd-nuclear-fusion-breakthrough-brings-us-a-tiny-step-closer-to-limitless-clean-energy" target="_blank">2nd nuclear fusion breakthrough brings us a (tiny) step closer to limitless clean energy</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A nuclear fusion reaction that puts in more energy than it gives out has been demonstrated by U.S. scientists for a second time. The successful experiment takes us one small but meaningful step closer to creating a new source of limitless clean energy.
</p><p>By firing the world's most energetic laser beam to briefly transform a pellet of hydrogen isotopes into a fiery <a href="https://www.livescience.com/54652-plasma.html" target="_blank">plasma</a>, the physicists produced a higher net-energy gain than they did on their <a href="https://www.livescience.com/fusion-ignition-achieved-for-first-time" target="_blank">first attempt last year</a>.
</p><p>"Since demonstrating fusion ignition for the first time at the National Ignition Facility in December 2022, we have continued to perform experiments to study this exciting new scientific regime. In an experiment conducted on July 30, we repeated ignition at NIF," the researchers said in an emailed statement. "As is our standard practice, we plan on reporting those results at upcoming scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed publications."
</p><p>Scientists have been trying to find practical methods to create <a href="https://www.livescience.com/23394-fusion.html" target="_blank">nuclear fusion</a> — the process that makes stars like our sun burn — since the 1940s. Stars fuse hydrogen atoms to make helium under extremely high temperatures and pressures, converting matter into light and heat and producing energy — without also creating damaging byproducts such as greenhouse gases or radioactive waste.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-background-hum-pervades-the-universe-scientists-are-racing-to-find-its-source/" target="_blank">A Background ‘Hum’ Pervades the Universe. Scientists Are Racing to Find Its Source</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>In June, a new era in astronomy began with the apparent discovery of <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/scientists-thrill-at-first-hints-of-cosmic-hum-from-giant-gravitational-waves1/" target="_blank">low-frequency gravitational waves</a>, the ambient hum of spacetime ripples pervading the universe. That announcement came from a huge collaboration of researchers around the world. Groups in the U.S., Europe, India, Australia and China are each working on their own similar experiments and are pooling their data together to improve the result. With evidence for these never-before-seen gravitational waves now firmly in hand, all those disparate teams are now feverishly gathering more data for a grander goal: to understand exactly where this background hum is really coming from. Many experts suspect that the hum mostly emerges from pairs of supermassive black holes spiraling together in the gradual process of merging—but it could instead come from even stranger sources that might represent thrilling new branches of physics. “We’re right at the very beginning of the field,” says Chiara Mingarelli of Yale University, part of the U.S.-led collaboration, NANOGrav.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>The evidence for a background hum of low-frequency gravitational waves comes from a total of 115 pulsars that were observed across many years by the multiple teams. Now efforts are underway to combine all those pulsar timing data into a single data set as part of the International Pulsar Timing Array (IPTA), which will improve the data set’s overall sensitivity. “We’re working on this together,” Mingarelli says. “We have one representative from each PTA [working] to start combining the data.” That collective effort has been ongoing for two years already, and more definitive results are expected to appear by the end of 2023 or sometime in 2024. “That is going to be the most sensitive pulsar timing array data set that’s ever been put together,” says Nihan Pol of Vanderbilt University.</p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://apnews.com/article/ufos-uaps-congress-whistleblower-spy-aliens-ba8a8cfba353d7b9de29c3d906a69ba7" target="_blank">Whistleblower tells Congress the US is concealing ‘multi-decade’ program that captures UFOs</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The U.S. is concealing a longstanding program that retrieves and reverse engineers <a href="https://apnews.com/article/7227512231fa206da624f813455c2f0b" target="_blank">unidentified flying objects</a>, a former Air Force intelligence officer testified Wednesday to Congress. The Pentagon has denied his claims.
</p><p>Retired Maj. David Grusch’s highly anticipated testimony before a House Oversight subcommittee was Congress’ <a href="https://apnews.com/article/science-politics-government-and-congress-4234f7cd9379fa1cc4ffd3cf8d5b230a" target="_blank">latest foray into the world of UAPs</a> — or “unidentified aerial phenomena,” which is the official term the U.S. government uses instead of UFOs. While the study of mysterious aircraft or objects often evokes talk of aliens and “little green men,” Democrats and Republicans in recent years have pushed for more research as a national security matter due to concerns that sightings observed by pilots may be tied to U.S. adversaries.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>Grusch says he became a government whistleblower after his discovery and has faced retaliation for coming forward. He declined to be more specific about the retaliatory tactics, citing an ongoing investigation.
</p><p>“It was very brutal and very unfortunate, some of the tactics they used to hurt me both professionally and personally,” he said.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://nypost.com/2023/07/25/im-an-ai-influencer-thousands-cant-get-enough-of-my-sexy-pics/" target="_blank">I’m an AI influencer: Followers crave my sexy snaps — but I don’t exist</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Her fans think they found true love — but she’s not real.
</p><p>Milla Sofia is an artificial intelligence-generated influencer whose sultry photos on Twitter and TikTok are racking up thousands of likes from deluded social media users, <a href="https://futurism.com/ai-generated-influencers" target="_blank">Futurism reported</a>.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>“As a fashion model, I bring an unparalleled and futuristic perspective to the realm of style. Whether it’s the catwalk or the digital landscape, my passion lies in showcasing the latest trends and pushing the boundaries in the ever-evolving fashion industry,” she says of herself.
</p><p>Instead of simply photoshopping models’ faces to meet unrealistic beauty standards, creating fake models might erase the need for models altogether.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>In Pursuit of Love: Rebecca Bender’s Journey from Trafficked to Triumphant</b>
<p>Rebecca Bender grew up in a small town, played varsity sports, made high school honor roll, and would have started college early except she got pregnant. She was a little ostracized. And a lot lonely. Then she fell in love — kind of. She followed her knight in shining armor to Las Vegas only to be sold among three human traffickers.
</p><p>She was branded, thrown in jail, and hospitalized, her face broken in five different places. But she wasn’t kidnapped. And there was no duct tape involved.
</p><p>Now, Rebecca Bender is a mentor/survivor/expert flipping the script on who leads the fight to eradicate human trafficking. She’s blazing trails with the largest online school in the world for survivors. And, as an internationally recognized subject matter expert, she’s equipped the FBI, Homeland Security, and the US Department of Justice to spot this stuff before it gets any worse.</p>
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<b>The Nurtured Herbalist | Tea Talks Roundtable</b>
<p>Join herbalists Jiling Lin, Erika Galentin, and Camille Freeman for a lively Tea Talks Roundtable discussion on Nurturing the Herbal Practitioner.
</p><p>We explore:
</p><p>• some of the challenges that come with running an herbal practice<br />
• how to create a work cadence that’s realistic in the long run<br />
• establishing clear boundaries between work and personal life<br />
• how to run an herbal practice that feels ethically aligned, aud sustains you<br />
• how we can feel supported and connected as herbal practitioners-- and continue growing and evolving as people and clinicians<br />
• the role of the herbalist in modern life<br />
• …and more!
</p><p>Learn more about these herbalists below:
</p><p>🌿CAMILLE FREEMAN is a licensed nutritionist and registered herbalist specializing in menstrual health. She runs the Monday Mentoring community, hosts the In the Clinic with Camille podcast, and offers continuing education for advanced practitioners. Camille is a professor at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, where she teaches physiology and pathophysiology. Sign up for her newsletter here.
</p><p>🌿ERIKA GALENTIN is the Clinical Herbalist and Lead Creatrix at Sovereignty Herbs, and host of the Herbal Practice Connexion and Herbal Sensorium podcast. Erika is a professional member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK, MNIMH) and American Herbalists Guild (USA, RH). She offers herbs & wellness coaching, online and in-person classes and workshops, and clinical mentorship programs. Sign up for her newsletter here.
</p><p>🌿JILING LIN is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. A clinician and teacher, Jiling is also a passionate traveler, artist, and adventurer. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Phases (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here.</p>
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<b>The Untold Story of the Cult at Sarah Lawrence College - Pt 2 with Felicia Rosario</b>
<p>Felicia Rosario was a brilliant graduate of Harvard and Columbia when she was introduced to Larry Ray. Little did she know, her life would soon be destroyed by the man who had started a sadistic cult in his daughter’s dorm at Sarah Lawrence College. Now, Felicia is revealing never-before-heard details of her decade-long relationship with Ray and how she helped put him behind bars for 60 years.
</p><p>Guest Bio:
</p><p>Felicia Rosario was born in New York to immigrants from the Dominican Republic. She attended Harvard College and then Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She matched in psychiatry at the University of Southern California.
</p><p>She met Lawrence Ray in 2011 through her brother, a student at Sarah Lawrence College. Larry manipulated and enslaved Felicia for almost ten years. After his arrest in 2020, Felicia testified at his 2022 trial.
</p><p>Felicia is now a management consultant. She teaches SAT to underprivileged students in her spare time. She hopes to return to medicine and one day specialize in forensic psychiatry.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/the-untold-story-of-the-cult-120306163/" target="_blank">Episode available since August 3, 2023 </a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>Power, Energy and You with Janus Blum</b></p>
<p>As an author, student of spiritual well-being and advocate for positive social change, Janus has spent her adult life as a seeker. The journey led through many areas of inquiry including the human potential movement, mythological studies and ancient sacred ways. In this time she's come to believe quite a lot about Power and Energy which she'll share with us today. We'll talk about the magickal things she's witnessed and how this fits into her spiritual belief system.</p>
<p><b>Wed, August 9, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>PATH OF THE MOONLIT HEDGE WITH NATHAN HALL</b></p>
<p>Nathan Hall joins me to discuss his book!
</p><p>DISCOVERING THE MAGICK OF ANIMISTIC WITCHCRAFT
</p><p>Rewild Your Soul and Deepen Your Relationship with Our Interconnected World
</p><p>Discover an exciting approach to witchcraft that teaches you how to see and work with the life in all things, from animals and plants to rocks, rivers, and beyond. Nathan M. Hall provides an in-depth and thoughtful exploration of animism, guiding you down the path of the moonlit hedge with more than thirty exercises that support the needs of your wild soul.
</p><p>This book builds your magickal foundation through journeying and trancework, helping you connect with natural energies and patterns of the earth. You’ll meet and partner with spirits of the land, perform meditations and spells that strengthen your commitment to the craft, and learn how to cross the hedge (enter the spirit world) to participate in the Witches' Sabbat. By adopting this magickal worldview, you can create balance within yourself and empower your work as a witch.
</p><p>Nathan M. Hall is a witch, animist, initiate of the Anderson Feri Tradition, and member of the Temple of Witchcraft. He serves on the board of the annual Mystic South Conference and is a contributor and editorial advisor for The Wild Hunt, a daily news source for the Pagan community. Nathan has two decades of experience working as a journalist and editor, has lectured at media conferences, and has sat on a variety of panels.
</p><p>Please visit https://www.moonlithedge.com/</p>
<p><b>Thu, August 10, 2023 04:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>The Norns: Weavers of Fate & Magick with Irisanya Moon</b></p>
<p>The Norns sit at the base of the World Tree, weaving strands of fate and calling on us to step into our role in destiny. In The Norns: Weavers of Fate and Magick, we meet the ones who weave, measure, and cut at the base of the World Tree. With Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld we travel across time and meet ourselves as part of fate. In this meeting, we join the Norns, weavers of destiny, and encounter the wyrd.
</p><p>Pagan Portals - The Norns: Weavers of Fate and Magick (Paperback)
</p><p>About author Irisanya Moon -
</p><p>I'm an author, Witch, priestess, teacher, and initiate in the Reclaiming tradition. I have served the godds, my community, and the Earth for 20+ years. I am a devotee of Aphrodite, Hecate, the Norns, and Iris. My pronouns are she/they.
I am passionate about the idea that life is and I am a love spell, a dance of desire and connection, a moving in and out of the heart, always returning to love.
I hope to be in service to those who feel disconnected from their power and their intuition. I cultivate spaces of radical acceptance to foster trust and liberation. You are not alone.
</p><p>Please visit her website - https://www.irisanyamoon.com/</p>
<p><b>Sat, August 12, 2023 07:00 am [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p>Drumming Nature’s Heartbeat. Tunes from Pagan artists raising energy with djembe, doumbek, bodhrán, and other hand drums. Featuring music by Ginger Doss, Abbi Spinner Mcbride, Primal Rhythm, etc.</p>
<p><b>Fri, August 11, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<b>Breaking Character: Ex-Acting Students Speak Up (Part 2)</b>
<p>Last week, Alberta Mayne Bligh, Brooke Henderson, and Erin Boyes dove into what attracted them to Michèle Lonsdale-Smith’s acting classes – the good, the bad, and the messy. Our three guests are ex-students, each with their own thriving careers in film, theater, television, directing, development and even art therapy. And they are among the 26 ex-students who recently spoke up about their experience under the tutelage of Lonsdale-Smith in a revelatory story published in The Cut. If you missed Part 1, go back and take a listen. Now, in Part 2, they share their tipping points: when they realized that they were in a toxic relationship and how it ended.
<p>Please note, this series includes details of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673).</p>
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<b>Plant Stories | Featuring Lucretia VanDyke</b>
<p>We are so pleased to feature another interview with our friend Lucretia VanDyke. On Herbal Radio, we have learned about Lucretia’s upbringing and what led her to work with plants, but we have never gotten to learn what plants she loves and why. In this Plant Stories episode, Lucretia talks about her favorite edible plants of New Orleans and the significance they played in her upbringing that began her herbalism journey.
<p>With a journey that began when she was a little girl mixing herbs, mud, and roots on her grandparents’ farm, <b>Lucretia VanDyke</b> has had a lifelong connection to the plants. She has been in the wellness industry for over twenty-five years. Her quest for knowledge and storytelling has led her all over the world to learn about remedies, traditions, and ceremonies from indigenous healers.
<p>One of the foremost experts on Southern folk healing arts, Lucretia integrates rituals, plant spirit meditation, holistic food/herbal medicine, and ancestor reverence into people’s practices.
<p>Lucretia has worked and trained with many internationally known spa and skin care companies. She is a holistic educator, speaker, herbalist, sacred sexologist, ceremonialist, spiritual coach, intuitive energy practitioner, diviner, author, and world traveler. Lucretia brings her vivacious spirit and her message of ancestral connection in herbal practices to inspire others to embrace their unique relationship with the plants. Teaching herbal classes, cooking, storytelling, and foraging in the woods learning native medicine charges her soul.
<p>Lucretia’s book <i>African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions</i> is now available through Mountain Rose Herbs: https://mountainroseherbs.com/african-american-herbalism</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>The Untold Story of the Cult at Sarah Lawrence College - Pt 1 with Daniel Levin</b>
<p>Larry Ray was recently sentenced to 60 years for heinous crimes he committed while running a sadistic cult that began in his daughter’s dorm at the prestigious Sarah Lawrence College. Now, Daniel Levin, who survived years of torture, manipulation, sexual abuse and testified against Ray is revealing new details about what he endured.
<p>. . .
<p>Guest Bio:
<p>Daniel Barban Levin holds an MFA in poetry from UC-Irvine. Nylon called his memoir SLONIM WOODS 9 (Crown) about surviving the abusive cult which began at Sarah Lawrence “a disturbing, extremely vulnerable and extraordinary account of what happened to Levin and the emotional and psychological fallout.” He executive produced the documentary STOLEN YOUTH (Hulu) which the New Yorker described as “…a remarkable work, advancing the prestige true-crime genre’s slow but steady reorientation toward centering victims.” He lives and writes in Los Angeles and teaches continuing education students how to translate difficult memories into powerful stories through Stanford University.</p>
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<p>Raven Grimassi contributed a wealth of knowledge and Magick to the wisdom to the Occult community over decades before his death in 2019. Tonight, on Circle Talk, we are going to be talking with his wife, Stephanie Grimassi, who is preserving his legacy as she re-introduces Raven's texts to a new audience of readers and seekers of the Magickal Arts.</p>
<p><b>Tue, August 1, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>A New Science of the Afterlife with Daniel Drasin</b></p>
<p>Daniel Drasin, award-winning documentary filmaker, photographer and media producer for more than six decades has been actively investigating the field of afterlife communication through traditional mental and physical mediumship as well as modern electronics. We'll discuss his journey in this field, his paranormal experiences and explore what that "veil" that separates this world from the next really might be. Language is important and we'll explore why that is related to this topic and Daniel will distinguish between skepticism and pseudoskepticism.</p>
<p><b>Wed, August 2, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank"><b>Desperate House Witches</b></a></p>
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<p><b>The 4:15 - August 3rd, 2023</b></p>
<p>Join Star Bustamonte (News Editor - The Wild Hunt) and Raina Starr (Host/Producer - Desperate House Witches) for this month's news of interest!
<p>Please note, the opinions expressed on this show belong to the hosts, and do not represent the opinions of the Wild Hunt or any of its subsidiaries.</p>
<p><b>Thu, August 3, 2023 04:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>FIRST FRIDAY POLITICS WITH TALIESIN AND RAINA</b></p>
<p>Join me and Taliesin Govannon (The Pagan Pundit) as we discuss the latest in politics.
<p>Please visit Taliesin at https://www.taliesing.com/</p>
<p><b>Fri, August 4, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-74343138296746442772023-07-25T13:43:00.000-04:002023-07-25T13:43:49.115-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKzR0f_g27SNyI4e0_Wm9-c5dIqmatH6MllBI59W2MjN3mE7qhEk4QbvyWqPcknhR9cyp1pst2rSfmdVLcxKFCznRdnJA01VpE4Q-YbGGjNY7u1TXSM5h5wKXIND1y800mYcyn7MNm7-GlDFoYrmCYDR0WpgKkJBxgABp7V9AEonx1A0dxOZ392K4PyZ0/s1600/ice-dream-desserts-in-cups-and-an-iced-coffee-552145.jpeg" style="width: 85%;"/></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Around the Web, Around the World</span></b></div>
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<p><a href="https://www.alittlebitculty.com/" target="_blank"><b>A Little Bit Culty</b></a></p>
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<b>Breaking Character: Ex-Acting Students Speak Up (Part 1)</b>
<p>Alberta Mayne Bligh, Brooke Henderson, and Erin Boyes are among the 26 ex-students who recently spoke up about their experience under the acting tutelage of Michèle Lonsdale-Smith in a revelatory story published in The Cut. Lonsdale Smith is, by many accounts, a dogmatic leader who claims her techniques help actors tell the truth about their unresolved human motivations and make the world a better place. But what happens when details of your personal life are put on stage? What if your teacher fat shames you? Makes personal accusations, belittles, and berates you? You know, for the sake of deepening your craft or – culty red flag – self-improvement?
</p><p>Our three guests today are ex-students of culty acting classes, each with their own thriving careers in film, theater, television, directing, development and even art therapy. In the first of this two-part series, we dive into what attracted these acting students to Lonsdale Smith and what happened – the good, the bad, and the messy.
</p><p>Please note, this series includes details of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673).</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/breaking-character-ex-acting-students-speak-up-part-1" target="_blank">Episode available since July 24, 2023</a></b></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Interviews on Herbal Radio with Thomas Dick | Featuring David Winston</b>
<p>This week’s guest on Interviews on Herbal Radio is esteemed herbalist, David Winston. David is well known in the herbal community for his decades of clinical experience, teaching, and medicine making. We hope you enjoy!
</p><p><b>David Winston</b> is an internationally known lecturer, author, ethnobotanist and the founder of Herbalist & Alchemist.
</p><p>For over 45 years, David has been studying, practicing, teaching and researching Chinese, Western/Eclectic and Southeastern American herbal traditions. David’s world-renowned two-year herbal studies program, the David Winston Center for Herbal Studies, has been educating Herbalists, Physicians, Nurses, Naturopathic Physicians, Veterinarians, and Nutritionists in the art and science of clinical herbal medicine since 1980.
</p><p>David has one of the largest private herbal research libraries in the U.S. The Herbal Therapeutics Research Library has over 8000 volumes, from 1550 to present, and over 15,000 articles on file. This library is a working library used for research for the herbal and nutritional industry as well as for his writing and for Herbalist & Alchemist.
</p><p>David was one of the professional herbalists who founded the American Herbalists Guild, the first professional herbalists’ organization in the US, which certifies clinical herbalists. He is on the professional membership review committee. David Winston has been on the Review Committee of the Botanical Safety Handbook, which produced a significant information resource, which the entire botanical industry, from manufacturers to researchers, relies upon.
</p><p>He is the clinical herbal consultant to hundreds of prominent physicians (MDs, NDs, DOs, DCs) throughout the US, Canada and Europe. David has authored hundreds of articles and a number of books on herbs.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/interviews-david-winston" target="_blank">Episode available since Jul 21, 2023</a></b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>Ask Dr. Ramani: How Do I Go to Therapy with a Narcissist?</b>
<p>Dr. Ramani dives into our DMs to answer your burning questions about a very tricky and treacherous scenario: going to therapy with a narcissist.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/ask-dr-ramani-how-do-i-119296104/" target="_blank">Episode available since July 20, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/VoicesOfTheSacredFeminine" target="_blank"><b>Voices of the Sacred Feminine</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Dancing with Deity: A Conversation about Heart Led Magic w/ Irisanya Moon</b></p>
<p>Irisanya Moon, author of 8+ books is also a priestess, teacher, initiate in the Reclaiming tradition as well as a devotee of Aphrodite, Hecate, the Norns and Iris. She's been practicing her spirituality and magick for more than 20 years. She will share with us her philosophy that life is and humans are love spells, ever experiencing a dance of desire and connection, moving in and out of the heart, always returning to love. We'll ask her to dig deep and tell us how one knows if a deity is calling them, how to build a relationship with your deities and what she means by "life is a love spell."</p>
<p><b>Wed, July 26, 2023 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/voicesofthesacredfeminine</a></p> </blockquote>
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<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/csnp" target="_blank"><b>Circle Sanctuary Network Podcasts</b></a></p>
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<p><b>Songs of the Pagan Tribe ~ Long Arm Lugh</b></p>
<p>Long Arm Lugh. Songs celebrating the Celtic God Lugh and Celtic summer life. Featuring music by Flora Ware, Bell Book and Canto, Inkubus Sukkubus, and more.</p>
<p><b>Fri, July 28, 2023 08:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-38277562169783520562023-07-23T17:46:00.000-04:002023-07-23T17:46:02.041-04:00Esoterica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1572" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoch5BLNiTFTAy84ZA4B6vqP1ek4umPY1E5uMFxJKRRLtALPe40y5rFVFF0apEPGuggY8sjlpdCZ7p2z-5cYEiX0IkmbFaAVRz5wjZ3iaJNoBLH1cFrIX1PFrV1v1heZl0taEV28DGOYs1vAypUvWYwAc_2rDmH5mkKB4J_GvXDMR6euQ_6jDXEXr_eHU/s1600/sun-fireball-solar-flare-sunlight-87611.jpeg" style="width: 90%;" /></div>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/18/forecasting-space-weather-sun" target="_blank">The Sun is defying forecasts</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The Sun's activity is defying forecasts and highlighting how difficult it is to predict the machinations of Earth's nearest star.
</p><p><b>Why it matters:</b> Space weather, which is largely driven by the Sun, can shorten the lifespans of satellites, cause radio blackouts and, in extreme solar storms, bring down power grids.
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<p></p><li>Sunspots — dark areas on the face of the Sun — can spit out major solar flares that sometimes come with coronal mass ejections (CMEs), bursts of electrically charged plasma that can interfere with satellites, electrical grids and supercharge the auroras.</li><p></p>
<p></p><li>If coronal holes — cooler spots in the Sun's atmosphere — rotate into the view of Earth, they can send extremely fast solar winds into our part of space, warping Earth's magnetic fields in the process.</li><p></p></ul>
<p><b>Yes, but:</b> The Sun is extremely complicated and even after decades of study, researchers don't understand exactly how it works.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Successive heatwaves threaten nature’s ability to provide us with food, say researchers, as they warn of an “unseen, silent dying” in our oceans amid record temperatures scorching the Earth.
</p><p>Heatwaves are ripping through Europe, the US and China, with the global hottest day ever recorded at the start of July, endangering human life as well as the land and sea it depends on.
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</p><p>The 2018 European heatwave led to <a href="https://www.chathamhouse.org/2021/09/climate-change-risk-assessment-2021/03-direct-climate-impacts" target="_blank">multiple crop failures</a> and loss of yield of up to 50% in central and northern Europe. In 2022, record temperatures in the UK killed <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/01/uk-farmers-count-cost-as-heatwave-kills-fruit-and-vegetable-crops" target="_blank">fruit and vegetables</a> on the vine.
</p><p>Heatwaves are expected to become <a href="https://www.pnas.org/doi/full/10.1073/pnas.1913007117" target="_blank">12 times more frequent</a> by 2040 compared with pre-warming levels. Although one heatwave might not kill an ecosystem, longer and more frequent events will mean nature does not have time to recover.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://phys.org/news/2023-07-age-universe-billion-years-previously.html" target="_blank">New research puts age of universe at 26.7 billion years, nearly twice as old as previously believed</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Our universe could be twice as old as current estimates, according to a new study that challenges the dominant cosmological model and sheds new light on the so-called "impossible early galaxy problem."
</p><p>The work is published in the journal Monthly Notices of the <i>Royal Astronomical Society</i>.
</p><p>"Our newly-devised model stretches the galaxy formation time by a several billion years, making the universe 26.7 billion years old, and not 13.7 as previously estimated," says author Rajendra Gupta, adjunct professor of physics in the Faculty of Science at the University of Ottawa.
</p><p>For years, astronomers and physicists have calculated the age of our universe by measuring the time elapsed since the Big Bang and by studying the <a href="https://phys.org/tags/oldest+stars/" target="_blank">oldest stars</a> based on the redshift of light coming from distant galaxies. In 2021, thanks to new techniques and advances in technology, the age of our universe was thus estimated at 13.797 billion years using the Lambda-CDM concordance model.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/06/28/1183878163/new-gravitational-wave-supermassive-black-hole" target="_blank">Scientists have found signs of a new kind of gravitational wave. It's really big</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Scientists say they are starting to find signs of an elusive type of rumbling through space that could be created by the biggest, baddest black holes in the universe.
</p><p>The discovery means that astrophysicists may have opened a whole new window onto supermassive black holes. These mysterious, extremely dense objects, millions to billions of times more massive than the sun, sit at the center of galaxies like our own.
</p><p>When two galaxies merge, the enormous black holes at their centers are thought to come together and circle each other in a spinning dance that sends giant waves spiraling out.
</p><p>These waves are like the ripples that move through a pond if you toss in a rock — only these waves move through the very fabric of the universe, and researchers have been eager to study them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brain-waves-synchronize-when-people-interact/" target="_blank">Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Neuroscientists usually investigate one brain at a time. They observe how neurons fire as a person reads certain words, for example, or plays a video game. As social animals, however, those same scientists do much of their work together—brainstorming hypotheses, puzzling over problems and fine-tuning experimental designs. Increasingly, researchers are bringing that reality into how they study brains.
</p><p>Collective neuroscience, as some practitioners call it, is a rapidly growing field of research. An early, consistent finding is that when people converse or share an experience, their brain waves synchronize. Neurons in corresponding locations of the different brains fire at the same time, creating matching patterns, like dancers moving together. Auditory and visual areas respond to shape, sound and movement in similar ways, whereas higher-order brain areas seem to behave similarly during more challenging tasks such as making meaning out of something seen or heard. The experience of “being on the same wavelength” as another person is real, and it is visible in the activity of the brain.
</p><p>Such work is beginning to reveal new levels of richness and complexity in sociability. In classrooms where students are engaged with the teacher, for example, their patterns of brain processing begin to align with that teacher's—and greater alignment <a href="https://www.psychologicalscience.org/sage?ru=https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/09567976231163872&utm_source=APS+Emails&utm_campaign=0e29b6a988-TWiPS+5-2-2023&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d2c7283f04-0e29b6a988-63083171" target="_blank">may mean</a> better learning. Neural waves in certain brain regions of people listening to a musical performance <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/music-synchronizes-the-brains-of-performers-and-their-audience/" target="_blank">match those</a> of the performer—the greater the synchrony, the greater the enjoyment. Couples exhibit higher degrees of brain synchrony than nonromantic pairs, as do close friends compared with more distant acquaintances.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/striking-sag-actors-disbelief-over-235053353.html" target="_blank">Striking SAG Actors in Disbelief Over Studios’ Dystopian AI Proposal</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/" target="_blank">Hollywood</a> is officially a <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/sag-strike-black-mirror-joan-is-awful-artificial-intelligence-netflix-predict-future-1234788274/" target="_blank"><i>Black Mirror</i> episode come to life</a>.
</p><p>That was the sentiment several members and non-members of <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/t/sag-aftra/" target="_blank">SAG-AFTRA</a> shared with <i>Rolling Stone</i> following Thursday’s announcement that the 160,000-member union would <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/actors-strike-sag-aftra-rules-fran-drescher-emmys-festivals-media-1234788404/" target="_blank">join the WGA union on the picket lines</a> after failing to secure a new contract with movie studio and streaming service executives.
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</p><p>Both SAG-AFTRA and <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/wga-strike-hollywood-writers-ai-artificial-intelligence-chatgpt-screenplay-technology-1234728014/" target="_blank">WGA</a> — which has been on strike since May 2 — marks the first time since 1960 that <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/actors-strike-sag-aftra-rules-fran-drescher-emmys-festivals-media-1234788404/" target="_blank">both unions have been on strike simultaneously</a>. One of the major points of contention for both groups has been the <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/wga-strike-hollywood-writers-ai-artificial-intelligence-chatgpt-screenplay-technology-1234728014/" target="_blank">rapid development and implementation of AI</a> and fears of how <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/samuel-l-jackson-interview-marvel-secret-invasion-brie-larson-trump-racists-fbi-threat-tarantino-1234774278/" target="_blank">it could potentially replace writers and actors</a>.
</p><p>And their concern was justified, as chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland laid bare the AMPTP’s so-called “groundbreaking AI proposal,” which holds the potential to wipe out an entire pathway to breaking into the industry, as well as a reliable source of income for many. The reported proposal hinged on the ability for background actors to be “scanned, get paid for one day’s pay” and for that company to “own that scan of their image, their likeness, and to be able to use it for the rest of eternity in any project they want with no consent and no compensation.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2023/07/01/1184749528/men-are-hunters-women-are-gatherers-that-was-the-assumption-a-new-study-upends-i" target="_blank">Men are hunters, women are gatherers. That was the assumption. A new study upends it.</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>For decades, scientists have believed that early humans had a division of labor: Men generally did the hunting and women did the gathering. And this view hasn't been limited to academics. It's often been used to make the case that men and women today should stick to the supposedly "natural" roles that early human society reveals.
</p><p>Now a new study suggests the vision of early men as the exclusive hunters is simply wrong – and that evidence that early women were also hunting has been there all along.
</p><p>Specifically, the new research upends one of the key strands of evidence that scientists have relied on to infer what life was probably like during the period that started roughly 200,000 years ago, when <i>Homo sapiens</i> first emerged as a species.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>Their findings — published in the journal <a href="https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0287101" target="_blank">PLOS One</a> this week — is that in 79% of the societies for which there is data, women were hunting.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jul/giant-stone-artefacts-found-rare-ice-age-site-kent" target="_blank">Giant stone artefacts found on rare Ice Age site in Kent</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The researchers, from UCL Archaeology South-East, discovered 800 stone artefacts thought to be over 300,000 years old, buried in sediments which filled a sinkhole and ancient river channel, outlined in their research, published in <i>Internet Archaeology</i>.
</p><p>Amongst the unearthed artefacts were two extremely large flint knives described as “giant handaxes”. Handaxes are stone artefacts which have been chipped, or “knapped,” on both sides to produce a symmetrical shape with a long cutting edge. Researchers believe this type of tool was usually held in the hand and may have been used for butchering animals and cutting meat. The two largest handaxes found at the Maritime site have a distinctive shape with a long and finely worked pointed tip, and a much thicker base.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>“These handaxes are so big it’s difficult to imagine how they could have been easily held and used. Perhaps they fulfilled a less practical or more symbolic function than other tools, a clear demonstration of strength and skill. While right now, we aren’t sure why such large tools were being made, or which species of early human were making them, this site offers a chance to answer these exciting questions.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/male-monkeys-have-more-homosexual-sex-than-straight-sex-study-shows?mibextid=Zxz2cZ#ljzhji3xa0gqltjdvg6" target="_blank">Male Monkeys Have More Homosexual Sex Than Straight Sex, Study Shows</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote><p>Gay sex – some humans do it, some <a href="https://www.insider.com/same-sex-penguin-couple-adopt-first-chick-london-aquarium-2019-7?_gl=1*1dkwiie*_ga*MTc5MzE2OTkyOC4xNjg0MTkyNjk2*_ga_E21CV80ZCZ*MTY4OTEyNzQ0Mi41Mi4xLjE2ODkxMjc0ODUuMTcuMC4w" target="_blank">penguins</a> do it, and as it turns out, many monkeys do it. It's only natural, according to a study published Monday in the journal <i><a href="https://affiliate.insider.com/?h=c24afec4d9cb5bda192fe61e005f811eaef129549f8aea97e174bb95e4bc82d5&postID=64ac192cb854d52e765e7146&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fs41559-023-02111-y&amazonTrackingID=null&platform=browser&sc=false&disabled=false" target="_blank">Nature Ecology and Evolution</a></i>.
</p><p>By watching a group of rhesus macaques over a three-year period in Puerto Rico, scientists from the Imperial College of London found it was more common for the males to engage in sex with the same gender than with the opposite.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>There have been <a href="https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/994623" target="_blank">many different theories</a> – including not enough females, establishing dominance, or blowing off steam – that may explain why animals might engage in homosexual behavior.
</p><p>But the researchers believe their observations actually support a whole new theory – that the males who have sex together have an evolutionary advantage over their heterosexual counterparts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/jack-rippers-identity-revealed-newly-172321344.html" target="_blank">Jack the Ripper's identity 'revealed' by newly discovered medical records</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A former police volunteer claims to have discovered the identity of the figure behind some of the most shocking crimes in British history, unmasking the 19th-century murderer <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/14/jack-the-ripper-themed-cocktail-bar-open-portsmouth/" target="_blank">who terrorised the nation as Jack the Ripper</a>.
</p><p>Sarah Bax Horton – whose great-great-grandfather was a policeman at the heart of the Ripper investigation – has unearthed compelling evidence that matches witness descriptions of the man <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/02/18/jack-ripper-killed-victims-sleeping-historian-claims/" target="_blank">seen with female victims</a> shortly before they were stabbed to death in 1888 in the East End of London.
</p><p>Her detective work has led her to Hyam Hyams, who lived in an area at the centre of the murders and who, as a cigar-maker, knew how to use a knife. He was an epileptic and an alcoholic who was in and out of mental asylums, his condition worsening after he was injured in an accident and unable to work. He repeatedly assaulted his wife, paranoid that she was cheating on him, and was eventually arrested after he attacked her and his mother with “a chopper”.
</p><p>Significantly, Ms Bax Horton gained access to his medical records and discovered dramatic details. She told The Telegraph: “For the first time in history, Jack the Ripper can be identified as Hyam Hyams using distinctive physical characteristics.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/05/us/allison-mack-nxivm-prison-release/index.html" target="_blank">Former ‘Smallville’ actress and high-ranking member of Nxivm group Allison Mack released from prison</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Allison Mack, the former “Smallville” actress and high-ranking member of the cultlike group Nxivm who was sentenced to three years in prison in 2021, was released Monday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said in online records.
</p><p>Mack <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/20/entertainment/allison-mack-arrested/index.html" target="_blank">was arrested in 2018</a> along with several other Nxivm leaders, including Keith Raniere, who was convicted of racketeering charges.
</p><p>Raniere, the founder of <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/29/us/nxivm-lawsuit-experiments-abuse/index.html" target="_blank">Nxivm</a>, was sentenced <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/pr/nxivm-leader-keith-raniere-sentenced-120-years-prison-racketeering-and-sex-trafficking" target="_blank">to 120 years in prison</a> in 2020. Mack <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/08/entertainment/allison-mack-guilty-plea/index.html" target="_blank">pleaded guilty</a> to racketeering and racketeering conspiracy charges one month before Raniere’s 2019 trial was set to begin.
</p><p>US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis previously called Mack <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/30/us/allison-mack-sentencing/index.html" target="_blank">“an essential accomplice”</a> and a “willing and proactive ally” of Raniere, but also said, “I don’t doubt that you were manipulated and also felt captive.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-32226263928444828232023-07-18T13:45:00.000-04:002023-07-18T13:45:07.842-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47TP3uFcS-LoDPHL88VjKQqq3oDF0IZdBesjB86BDX1pL94Xw6socKkvFSyT149JQKYelnBcMS3IcMiiLZr4A96ZpGz6jINn7KUqF8fjJeP9A0OZeHnAKeN5diyYQjl4s26xDqQ7dLCQ7zCnCpdoRhOsUp8qoUTX91KftkeQYQotTG7JPQ2u3-6PwDTM/s1600/CoffeeandBooksandRain.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /></div>
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<b>Bursting the bubble: Morgan Tyler on Leaving the Church</b>
<p>In the age of social media, many of us are aware that choices are increasingly made for us by algorithms—which is unfortunately not a reference to Vice President Al Gore’s dancing abilities.
</p><p>But even if we are living in our own little bubbles, it doesn’t quite match the extremities of, let’s say, someone who was raised within a radically nondenominational Christian sect, wherein music, media, beliefs, and friends were all hand selected by a group of men who decided they were pastors and wanted an ironclad grip on their families and followers.
</p><p>Such was unfortunately the case for Morgan Hayley, now 32-years-old and far from her beginnings in Louisville, Kentucky. The oldest of seven siblings, Hayley managed to escape her marriage and the Church to live her life as an out-and-proud lesbian while still maintaining a real (albeit heavily strained) relationship with some of her family. In doing so, she learned that perhaps her family’s belief that life is about sacrifice and being miserable means you’re doing something right is NOT the most fun way to live life!
</p><p>Now, it’s safe to say Morgan is making all her decisions for herself as a prominent fitness and yoga instructor, and is much happier for it.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/bursting-the-bubble-morgan-haley-on-leaving-the-church" target="_blank">Episode available since July 17, 2023</a></b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>What is Betrayal Blindness? With Dr. Jennifer Freyd</b>
<p>Legendary researcher Dr. Jennifer Freyd, who has dedicated her life to understanding betrayal, reveals what you need to know about abuse, lies, toxic behavior and how to tell if you have “betrayal blindness.”
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</p><p>Jennifer J. Freyd, PhD, is a researcher, author, activist, and speaker. Freyd is the Founder and President of the Center for Institutional Courage, Professor Emerit of Psychology at the University of Oregon, and Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the School of Medicine, Stanford University. Freyd is a widely published scholar known for her theories of betrayal trauma, institutional betrayal, institutional courage, and DARVO. Freyd is the author of the Harvard Press award-winning book Betrayal Trauma: The Logic of Forgetting Childhood Abuse. Her book Blind to Betrayal, co-authored with Pamela J. Birrell, was published in English with seven translations. Freyd has received numerous awards including being selected for the 2021 Christine Blasey Ford Woman of Courage Award by the Association for Women in Psychology.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/what-is-betrayal-blindness-with-dr-118898721/" target="_blank">Episode available since July 13, 2023</a></b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p>Art is inherently magickal and you, as an artist, are a magician who can ritualize any creative endeavor. Join us on Circle Talk as we talk with Astrea Taylor, who is the author of Inspiring Creativity Through Magick. She will guide us through the creative process using an impressive collection of spells, rituals, deities, and lore from her newly published book.</p>
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<p><b>Circle of Nature with Selena Fox - Herb Spirits & Plant Allies</b></p>
<p>Monthly explorations in Nature Spirituality and practices to connect with Nature through study, ritual, discussion, and more!
</p><p>Developing and enhancing spiritual relationships with herbs and other plants.</p>
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<p>Tom Quinn, twice Emmy-nominated writer/produceer who spent 22 years making documentary programs for Discovery Channel, History Channel, BBC and others including Discovery's archaeology adventure series, Expedition Unknown chats with me today about his humorous book, What Do You Do with a Chocolate Jesus? An Irreverent History of Christianity - written as an argument against the growing religious fundamentalism in American law and politics. He's also produced shows on urban legends, conspiracy theories and religious cults. Originally from New Jersey, Tom has an MFA from the American Film Institute and today works as a freelance writer for print and YouTube. He calls himself a humorous skeptic.</p>
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<p><b>The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology with Julia Halina Hadas</b></p>
<p>Witchcraft meets astrology in this comprehensive guide to the power of the planets tailored specifically for witches so you can incorporate the celestial study into your spells and magical rituals.
</p><p>This guide to astrology was written just for witches, with information to help you understand how the positions of the celestial bodies can affect your magic and spellcraft—and how you can use a deeper understanding of the zodiac to strengthen your magic by becoming in tune with the planets.
</p><p>The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology includes:<br />
-Expert information on how to use astrology to strengthen your magic<br />
-An index of the magical energies and correspondences for the astrological seasons, houses, the planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies<br />
-Dozens of spells to try, organized by astrological season so you have powerful magic to choose from at every point in the wheel of the year
</p><p>Please visit the author's website at https://juliahalinahadas.com/</p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-89264943684002237692023-07-16T20:07:00.001-04:002023-07-17T11:00:46.125-04:00Nature vs. Man<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://youtu.be/DG4njbAy4rc"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVTpOoUY3yVfy3r50FXJwjJQG-cZlR-iiw00cBkTgmUTjCpYWOsQ1FbFibhIgW4eft6eLTZ9bVr_bGM6GrmAHKeYebMa2_TYe3dlkSlaig8R2Fh_ksaH2t0E2W2okizoUAXTYS67GXtLzhm4UbnXTjwxKAU9I8XLeroQXTFL-zISd-vy4ohX6Kdvs4kTY/s1600/orcavsrudder.jpg" style="width: 90%;" /></a></div>
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<p>In what some are calling the "<a href="https://jalopnik.com/watch-a-killer-whale-rip-the-rudder-off-a-sailboat-for-1850542925" target="_blank">feel-good story of the year</a>," killer whales — obviously sick of being cheap entertainment for Sea World voyeurs — seem to have declared <a href="https://jalopnik.com/killer-whale-orca-yacht-attack-20th-in-one-month-1850510399" target="_blank">war on yachts</a>.</p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The boat in question is an intensely fancy <a href="https://bali-catamarans.hr/en/models/bali-48" target="_blank">Bali 4.8 catamaran-style</a> sailboat run by the charter management company Catamaran Guru. Boasting six bedrooms and six bathrooms, the boat is nicer than most people’s homes. But orcas don’t care about your supersized interior or onboard ice maker—orcas care about their home, and other orcas.
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</p><p>An eerie portend of things to come, humanity! I particularly like when the orca returned for the last little bit of rudder and surfaced briefly as if to say “ha ha, who’s got the rudder now!”
</p><p>Researchers believe a whale nicknamed Gladis was traumatized by an illegal fishing boat and is seeking her revenge by <a href="https://jalopnik.com/killer-whales-attacking-boats-teaching-skill-to-others-1850456209" target="_blank">instructing other young orcas in how to attack rudders</a>. The attacks are disabling boats traversing through the Strait of Gibraltar, which connects the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic, with Spain on one side and Morocco on the other. While the attacks began in 2020, there <a href="https://jalopnik.com/killer-whale-orca-yacht-attack-20th-in-one-month-1850510399" target="_blank">have been 20 such attacks</a> in the last month alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>But the orca vs. man fracas is not an isolated example of a roiling collision of interests. Nature, it seems, is sick of our shit, and she's fighting back.</p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">An amazing video! <br />This video of the sea otter attacking a surfboard yesterday was shared me and is being posted with the photographers permission. The video must remain in this tweet to be shared. This is a dangerous sea otter, avoid it if at all possible! <a href="https://t.co/N7qPMFVRrt">pic.twitter.com/N7qPMFVRrt</a></p>— Native Santa Cruz (@NativeSantaCruz) <a href="https://twitter.com/NativeSantaCruz/status/1678519671534809097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 10, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
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<p>Consider the adorably vicious sea otter who has "<a href="https://jezebel.com/california-santa-cruz-otter-attack-surfer-orcas-1850632644" target="_blank">joined the ocean's battle against man</a>."</p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>First the orcas <a href="https://jezebel.com/solidarity-orcas-are-sinking-the-rich-1850470136" target="_blank">came for the yachts</a> and I laughed. Then the depths of the ocean <a href="https://jezebel.com/submersible-billionaires-stepson-is-posting-through-it-1850561100" target="_blank">lured in</a> a throng of fate-tempting billionaires and I watched in bemused horror. Now, an otter off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, is stealing surfboards and kayaks and I am forced to ask, “What is the sea trying to tell us?”
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</p><p>I am no scientist but I believe that the ocean contains the Earth’s soul and the Earth’s soul is sullen and resentful. She (yes, she) is instructing the orcas to sink luxury sailboats on Spain’s coast. She’s commandeered the Titanic to entrance more people to their deaths. But now that she’s on the offense against one of mankind’s more gentle and harmless creatures—surfer dudes—she must be very, very angry. Ocean, this humble blogger hears you! I stand with you (or like, beside you). But I don’t think the surfers are the ones to attack. Stick with the yachts and those weird jet powered hoverboards Mark Zuckerberg <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qPVhr2Gd1M">likes to ride</a>. The people on those are your real enemies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p>Did I mention that it's adorable? SO adorable!</p>
<p>Less cute are the the giant, swarming, jumping carp.</p>
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<p>From Arkansas to Minnesota, the unforced error of importing invasive Asian carp species has brought about the "<a href="https://minnesotareformer.com/2023/07/05/carp-ocalypse-now/" target="_blank">Carp-ocalypse</a>."
</p><p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Silver and bighead carp escaped into the Mississippi River in the 1970s after they were originally imported from Asia to Arkansas to control algal blooms in fish farms and sewage ponds (and widely touted as a green alternative to common chemical treatments).
</p><p>In the years since, they have relentlessly expanded their range. Along the way, the fish — voracious, fast growing filter feeders that hoover up the phytoplankton and plankton that is base of the food chain — have devastated native fisheries. In some stretches of the Illinois River, silvers and bigheads account for as much as 90% of the fish biomass.
</p><p>It’s not just anglers and fish biologists who are disturbed by this development. Silver carp, which can reach weights in excess of 90 pounds, have a strange habit of leaping high out of the water when startled. This has created a new hazard in many lakes and rivers, as schools of leaping carp, triggered by the sound of motors, occasionally collide with and injure people in passing boats.
</p><p>The unusual behavior has given rise to some novel fishing tactics. To kill silver carp, some people deliberately drive through pods and, when the fish leap from the water, they shoot them with bow and arrow. The made-for-YouTube spectacle serves as a gruesome comedic counterpoint to the dire environmental calamity the fish represent.</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>They FLY!!! They effing fly! At your FACE!</p>
<p>So why is nature so mad that she seems to have gone on the attack? Why <i>wouldn't</i> she?! Some might call it self-defense against a certain bipedal, invasive species, that rips through ecosystems like a deadly virus.</p>
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<p>And so, it seems, nature is retaliating against weird incursions into even her deepest waters, <a href="https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/the-reasons-for-the-increase-in-global-shark-attacks/" target="_blank">unleashing terrors</a>.</p>
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<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>In recent years, we’ve seen an incredible upswing in <a href="https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/sharks/" target="_blank">shark</a> attacks worldwide. This alarming trend has stirred a wave of fear, yet it’s critical to step back, assess the situation and understand the complex factors contributing to this increase. Contrary to popular belief, the primary drivers aren’t rooted in <a href="https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/sharks/" target="_blank">shark</a> behavior but in human activities and environmental changes.
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</p><p>The most significant factor contributing to the rising number of shark attacks is the surge in human population and coastal development. More people than ever are swimming, surfing, and diving in oceanic habitats, pushing the boundaries between human and shark territories.
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</p><p>Another compelling factor is the ongoing climate change. Warmer oceans are causing some sharks to change their migration patterns and expand their territories. As a result, sharks are showing up in regions where they were previously <a href="https://www.animalsaroundtheglobe.com/top-5-rarest-animals-around-the-globe/" target="_blank">rare</a>, leading to unexpected encounters.
</p><p>Ocean acidification and rising sea temperatures also affect the distribution and abundance of prey, pushing sharks closer to the shorelines in search of food. This displacement leads to an increased probability of sharks crossing paths with humans.</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>And it's not just terrors emerging from the deep, but ghastly horrors, unnatural aquatic corpses littering the shoreline. The stench of <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/06/17/gross-climate-change-effects-soil-us-beaches-seaweed-dead-fish/70318332007/" target="_blank">rotting seaweed and dead fish is simply <i>ruining</i> beach holidays</a>, in places like Texas.</p>
<p>Warming water holds less and less oxygen, as Todd Crowl, director of the Institute of Environment at Florida International University, explains, accidentally creating the world's saddest haiku.</p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>"The oxygen went to zero. Everything died," Crowl said. "It was very sad."</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>A warming ocean may also be to blame for <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/mexico-says-mass-bird-die-234852407.html" target="_blank">bird die-offs.</a></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Massive die-offs of birds on the coast of Mexico, following similar phenomena in Peru and Chile, are "most probably" due to a warming of the waters of the Pacific Ocean, authorities said Friday.
</p><p>Mexico's agriculture and environment ministries "excluded the presence" of the AH5N1 virus responsible for bird flu and determined that the birds had starved to death.
</p><p>"The most probable cause of this epidemiological event is the warming of the waters of the Pacific Ocean, due to the effects of the El Nino climate phenomenon," they said in a joint statement.
</p><p>According to the ministries, the warming of the surface of the Pacific is causing fish to dive deeper, preventing birds from hunting them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>And around the globe, "<a href="https://theconversation.com/the-worlds-fish-are-shrinking-as-the-climate-warms-were-trying-to-figure-out-why-207729" target="_blank">fish are shrinking as the climate warms</a>." You can hardly blame them for being annoyed.</p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Fish are the most diverse group of vertebrates, ranging from tiny gobies and zebrafish to gigantic tunas and whale sharks. They provide vital sustenance to billions of people worldwide via fisheries and aquaculture, and are critical parts of aquatic ecosystems.
</p><p>But fish around the world are getting smaller as their habitats get warmer. For example, important commercial fish species in the North Sea have declined in size by around 16% in the 40 years to 2008, while the water temperature increased by 1–2℃. This “shrinking” trend is forecasted to significantly exacerbate the impacts of global warming on marine ecosystems.
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</p><p>The most popular current theories suggest the cause is due to a mismatch between how much oxygen a fish needs (to sustain its body’s metabolism) and how much it can get (via its gills).</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>The oceans are warming so much they're <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/12/world/climate-change-ocean-colors-scli-intl-scn/index.html" target="_blank">changing color</a>, as sparkling blue water gives way to algae-choked green.</p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Ocean ecosystems are finely balanced and any change in the phytoplankton will send ripples across the food chain. “All changes are causing an imbalance in the natural organization of ecosystems. Such imbalance will only get worse over time if our oceans keep heating,” [Stephanie Dutkiewicz, senior research scientist in MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences and the Center for Global Change Science] told CNN.</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>Worse, a lot of the algae clogging waterways is highly toxic, creating <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/07/11/1186747010/sea-lions-sick-dying-southern-california-coast-algal-bloom-algae" target="_blank">apocalyptic hellscapes</a> that inspire only <a href="https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/columns/2023/07/16/algae-blooms-high-temps-hot-ocean-climate-change-challenges-florida/70405223007/" target="_blank">deeper denial</a>.</p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Living in <a href="https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/opinion/editorials/2023/07/13/rants-no-substitute-for-policies-in-fixing-florida-property-insurance-mess/70404481007/" target="_blank">Florida</a> these days is like being in a real-life version of the movie <i>Don’t Look Up</i>.
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</p><p>And we can feel it now in coastal temperatures that have elevated water temperatures of the ocean into the hot-tub-range mid-90s, and threaten to turn the treasured offshore coral reefs in the Florida Keys into bleached graveyards.
</p><p>You’d think these warning signs would be creating some new urgency among state leaders, and a growing resolve to do more to protect us from this steadily approaching peril.
</p><p>But that’s not what’s happening.</p></blockquote><p></p>
<p>Pride cometh before a fall — and the <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/deep-sea-submersibles-titan-alvin-safety_n_64b060b6e4b0dcb4cab1f806" target="_blank">occasional deadly implosion</a> — as man continues to "modify the world around us," with vainglorious technological adventurism. Titans and Titanics clash, killing a handful here, a thousand and a half there, and then entire habitats.</p>
<p>Man has won some battles and declared mastery over nature with each pyrrhic victory. Nature will win the war and we'll have nothing but our own arrogance to blame.</p>
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LaVaughnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09147322061125012346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-66135838898846031932023-07-11T11:08:00.000-04:002023-07-11T11:31:25.145-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="787" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF2tZHmqSqnYNQ9sP_odmwRZ9OEYdEKhNwGar7WGZdiENSsgEBlimtY_3X8iyqsF-JRvENXWC2dEvw_GYFoPJ487af9kcVWpR0wQmKUl4nkyNhBAYRn13URLnhmDkKUARcy2AGebiOZDgJV2biqhRij8eA8EW3WHqlLHRmEAyssSYeKUbu3r3hl7Bjid4/s1600/Highangleviewofoutdoortable_upiterimages.jpg" style="width: 85%;"/></div>
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<b>Behind the “Reality:” Jessica Willis Fisher on her Childhood Abuse</b>
<p>While in their youth, Jessica Willis Fisher and her eleven siblings were thrust into the spotlight for being the perfect musical family. Having achieved nation-wide fame on America’s Got Talent, the Willis Fishers scored their own reality show in 2015, letting cameras into their pristine and heavily Christian home to document the daily lives of a happy, smiley family trying to make it in the famously non-toxic (just kidding) entertainment biz.
So when allegations of child abuse and molestation broke out against the family’s patriarch, Toby Willis, Americans and onlookers across the globe were in disbelief. How could this family, which had been put on a pedestal and idolized extensively as “picture perfect,” possess such insanely disturbing secrets?
</p><p>Because the world is fucked up, hellooo! But our listeners already knew that.
</p><p>On today’s episode, Jessica joins us to discuss her story, as well as parallels she sees between her family and others that shared the reality show spotlight. She’s begun releasing new music again as a form of healing—you can check out her album Brand New Day <a href="https://jessicawillisfisher.com/brand-new-day-lp/" target="_blank">here</a>. You can also read her memoir, Unspeakable: Surviving My Childhood and Finding My Voice, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unspeakable-Surviving-Childhood-Finding-Voice/dp/1400332907" target="_blank">here</a>.
</p><p>Please note, this series includes details of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673).</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/behind-the-reality-jessica-willis-fisher-on-her-childhood-abuse" target="_blank">Episode available since July 10, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Native California Herbs & 5 Elements, with Athene Eisenhardt | Tea Talks with Jiling</b>
<p>Dr. Athene Eisenhardt, Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist, found her path in life by way of the plant world. Working professionally as a field botanist for Yosemite National Park led her to begin wildcrafting and using native California plants as medicine, and to study the Taoist 5 elements in nature. She maintains a private practice in Oakland, California, offering 5 Element Acupuncture and Integrative Herbalism. Athene is also on the Herbology faculty at the Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA.
</p><p>Athene and Jiling discuss:</p>
<ul><li>The Five Elements of East Asian medicine</li>
<li>How the five flavors relate to the Five Elements</li>
<li>Examples of native California plant and Five Elements’ interrelationships</li>
<li>How climate informs plant intelligence</li>
<li>Ethical harvesting of native plants</li>
<li>Some of Athene’s favorite plant meditations!</li></ul>
<p>Visit Athene Eisenhardt at AthenEisenhardt.com
</p><p>Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac) and herbalist in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Phases (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/tea-talks-athene-eisenhardt" target="_blank">Episode available since Jul 7, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>What is Coercive Control? With Dr. Christine Cocchiola</b>
<p>Dr. Christine Cocchiola, a trained therapist and social worker specializing in abusive relationships and coercive control, reveals it took decades for her to realize she was trapped in a toxic, controlling and abusive marriage for nearly 30 years.
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</p><p>Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW is a Coercive Control Educator, Researcher & Survivor. She is a college professor teaching social work for the last 20 years and a social justice advocate for a local domestic violence agency, since the age of 19. Her expertise is in the areas of coercive control and the traumatic experiences of adult and child victims, diligently supporting these vulnerable populations. Dr. C., a Founding Member of the International Coercive Control Conference and a Board Member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, has supported codifying coercive control, writing numerous policy briefs supporting these efforts.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/what-is-coercive-control-with-dr-118538034/" target="_blank">Episode available since July 6, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>Demeter by Robin Corak</b></p>
<p>The beauty and power of goddesses and myths has long been a driving force in our guest, Robin Corak's life. She is the author of Persephone: Practicing the Art of Personal Power and now, Demeter. Robin will share with listeners both the known and unknown myths of Demeter, such as those where she exhibits her anger and bengeance. She'll explain how working with Demeter can help us with issues of grief and loss as well as the role Demeter might play in modern day social justice efforts. We'll also delve into the "mother wound" and what Demeter can teach us about this type of wound.
</p><p>Robin is a certified End of Life doula and has several years of experience with modalities such as Reiki, coaching and tarot reading. She writes a blog for Agora Patheos entitled "Phoenix Rising". Passionate about helping others achieve their full potential, Robin is also the CEO of a large, non-profit social services organization in washington state.</p>
<p><b>Wed, July 12, 2023 at 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-1652509759229447632023-07-04T10:00:00.001-04:002023-07-04T11:50:25.444-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85VC4bXSRz5fXt_bbdyFj5PUrdhr9aT7k1ruuAlE1bROkp4xon8YD1YWiSA0i1Gtmv2ELq0izJ1_AkUEF7Q-hEiJ3Oi8TZiM2xWk3HI3YSWQaPOlrZcizK2ro-hCcvj3GfkKzOx9DdsF-Yk8Hh-xtlGSjgtSO0RYvoBUIyB1PiLcKGB_ZhMgg3GuV8Fc/s1600/coffeeandsparklersfourthofjuly.jpeg" style="width: 100%;"/></div>
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<b>Subversive Science: Isabella Constantino on NXIVM’s Tourettes Study (Part 2)</b>
<p>Of the many subplots within the NXIVM story, one of the most unusual (and that says a lot) was the cult’s dance with Tourettes Syndrome and research surrounding it. TS for short, the syndrome involves involuntary tics and has no known cure.
</p><p>On today’s episode, which is a continuation from last week, our guest Isabella Constantino discusses the final punctuation to her time with NXIVM after being brought in hoping that they cult could help with her TS—a claim NXIVM was boasting about without a ton of empirical scientific evidence to back it. This time, we’re focusing more on Constantino’s departure and the half-decade she’s spent recovering her “sense of self” and navigating life post-NXIVM.
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</p><p>Please note, this series includes details of sexual abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised. If you, or someone who know, is a survivor of sexual assault, abuse, grooming, child abuse, or human trafficking, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline offers support at 800.656.HOPE (4673).</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/subversive-science-isabella-constantino-on-nxivms-tourettes-study-part-2" target="_blank">Episode available since July 03, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Oregano & St. John’s Wort Plant Walk | Featuring Shana Lipner Grover</b>
<p>This podcast episode is a combination of two plant profiles from a pre-recorded garden plant walk with clinical herbalist, field botanist, and nutrition educator, Shana Lipner Grover. Shana introduces us to two common and abundant garden plants: oregano and St. John’s wort. Shana teaches us how we can make functional medicine from the culinary and medicinal herbs that grow so easily outside our front (or back) doors.
</p><p><b>Shana Lipner Grover</b> was a student of award-winning author Michael Moore and also one of Mountain Rose Herbs' favorite herbalists, Howie Brounstein. Today, she is the director and primary educator of Sage Country Herbs School of Botanical Studies in San Diego, CA.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/oregano-st-johns-wort-with-shana" target="_blank">Episode available since Jun 30, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>Twin Flame Relationships: Healthy or Abusive? With Candace Moon</b>
<p>Twin Flame online communities say they’re helping people search for their perfect partner, but have recently ignited controversy with members revealing shocking allegations of being encouraged to stay in abusive relationships. One of those members, Candace Moon, opens about what she refers to as “glamorized narcissistic abuse” within these groups.
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</p><p>Candace is a trauma recovery coach, a writer, a mom of two amazing sons, a mom of two adorable Corgis, and a domestic violence survivor. She offers trauma coaching for survivors and helps them create happy & healthy relationships on their own terms. Her mission is to support, advocate and hold a safe healing space for victims of narcissistic abuse and domestic violence. She is dedicated to standing up for survivors, helping raise their voices, and facilitating profound healing and peace. She has trained extensively in the holistic healing arts and personal development for over a decade. She gets it in a way that only someone who has been through it could. She knows the struggle and also knows how to help you come to peace.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/twin-flame-relationships-healthy-or-abusive-118206571/" target="_blank">Episode available since June 29, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>Losing Female Deities Degraded Women's Status in Society w/Rachel McCoppin</b></p>
<p>Rachel McCoppin, Ph.D. professor of literature at the University of Minnesota Crookston is here to discuss her newest book, Goddess Lost: How the Downfall of Female Deities Degraded Women's Status in World Cultures. Rachel will tell us why this topic is still relevant today and explain a bit about the history of goddess worship and what it meant to the role of women in each of the global regions identified in her book. I'll be sure to ask her about women-centeredd religions or philosophies still practiced today and how understanding this history of goddess worship helps women today. Other books by Rachel McCoppin are The Hero's Journey and the Cycles of Nature, The Lessons of Nature in Mythology, The Legacy of the Goddess: Heroines, Warriors and Witches from World Mythology to Folktales and Fairy Tales and The Ecological Heroes of Amerindian Mythology</p>
<p><b>Wed, July 5, 2023 at 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>First Fridays Politics with Taliesin and Raina - July 7th, 2023</b></p>
<p>JOIN TALIESIN AND RAINA FOR THEIR MONTHLY DISCUSSION OF POLITICS AND EVERYTHING NEW THAT TALIESIN IS WRITING.</p>
<p><b>Fri, July 7, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
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LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-35348732628485322072023-06-26T23:59:00.001-04:002023-06-27T14:00:50.552-04:00Cafe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="1100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxOnhoMlmRW12Kd425Ndo651iMSj7yN11vLm3OIDUJ1X_Eue8_kuMr1BDWrfaK1kap1RmK0bKMmfeUD6_kmbzcuMUnySruF-YoLdZ8xjX5uao3V3ew7llVdhV-SZ2mw2fOVYz4VFn-8vDY1hWK3IosKHRSfXs1EN4mpRvLQBdo6zla4dB9b4W1iz9Gz9o/s1600/TeaSession5_BenDad.jpeg" style="width: 100%;"/></div>
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<b>Subversive Science: Isabella Constantino on NXIVM’s Tourettes Study (Part 1)</b>
<p>NXIVM’s timeline unfolds like a (horror) film with its own subplots. One of the cult’s best known smaller mythologies was its ability to cure Tourette's Syndrome, which is a condition in the nervous system that causes tics like sudden and uncontrollable movements or vocal outbursts. It should be noted that while there are certainly various treatments for managing TS, there is still no known cure.
</p><p>This explains why today’s guest, Isabella Constantino, was attracted to NXIVM and the extraordinary results they were boasting about with their TS study. Ultimately, Constantino wound up postponing her last semester of college and moving to Albany in order to engrain herself in the study and to pursue personal growth, both of which she did for a total of three years before finally escaping. Now, she’s spent half a decade recovering her “sense of self” and navigating life post-NXIVM.
</p><p>But how did NXIVM actually approach this “scientific” study, and what abusive methods did they apply from their typical conditioning in order to combat Tourette’s? Lastly, did any of their techniques actually help with TS, and if so, at what cost?</p>
<p><b><a href="https://alittlebitculty.com/episode/subversive-science-isabella-constantino-on-nxivms-tourettes-study-part-1" target="_blank">Episode available since June 26, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<b>Plant Stories | Featuring Alex Queathem Payne</b>
<p>Herbalist and educator Alex Queathem Payne joins us for an in-person interview after she toured the Mountain Rose Herbs facilities this past spring. Thomas and Alex discuss her naturalist upbringing, the ‘green’ lineage in her family, and her educational path, including her studies at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. Alex tells us about her childhood connection with mint and her adulthood connection with skullcap. Learn some of the virtues of skullcap and how Alex loves to connect with this special plant and others.
</p><p><b>Alex Queathem Payne</b> is an herbalist and educator with a passion for living a natural and sustainable life. Alex attended a three-year program through the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. In 2016, Alex became the administrator for the school, completed educator training, and became an instructor for the school. Currently she is the production manager at Cheryl’s Herb Shop in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as creating a botanical sanctuary called Tending the Wildflowers Sanctuary in the foothills of the Ozarks. The sanctuary, co-founded with her husband, is recognized through the United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary Network. They grow a myriad of medicinal herbs, native and at-risk plants, and are beekeepers. Alex’s mission is to inspire others and encourage all to be good stewards of the Earth.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://podcast.mountainroseherbs.com/plant-stories-alex-queathem-payne" target="_blank">Episode available since Jun 23, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-98632373/" target="_blank"><b>Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani</b></a></p>
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<b>What is a Cult? With Dr. Janja Lalich</b>
<p>Dr. Janja Lalich, the world’s foremost expert on cults, reveals the four principles all cults share, how she survived ten years in a brutal cultic system and how these groups continue to abuse while evading authorities. Dr. Janja also shares an important warning on how to identify their manipulative tactics and keep you and your family safe.
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</p><p>Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Sociology, is an international authority on cults, extremism, and coercion. She specializes in closed systems (cults, narcissistic relationships, human trafficking, ideological extremism). Dr. Lalich is Founder and CEO of the Lalich Center on Cults and Coercion. The mission of the Lalich Center is to provide life-saving resources to survivors of cults, the Troubled Teen Industry, and narcissistic families/relationships. She is author of six books, including the now classic, Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships; her theoretical work, Bounded Choice: True Believers and Charismatic Cults; and Escaping Utopia: Growing Up in a Cult, Getting Out and Starting Over. She also co-authored two books with Dr. Margaret Thaler Singer: Cults in Our Midst and “Crazy” Therapies: What Are They? Do They Work? In addition to working with survivors and their families, she conducts workshops for governments and international intelligence agencies, private companies, and educational institutions.</p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-navigating-narcissism-wit-98632373/episode/what-is-a-cult-with-dr-117851279/" target="_blank">Episode available since June 22, 2023</a></b></p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b>The Energetics of Love Play with Satya Lila</b></p>
<p>Satya Lila, founder of the Secual Communion program, has taught and guided people in the area of sacred sexuality since 1993. With over 15,000 hours of client sessions under the belt and having led hundreds of workshops across the US and Japan, she specializes in helping women and couples to enhance their intimate connections, to allow the erotic divine energies to move through them and feel the ecstatic bliss of a sacred secual connection - and enjoy epic, earth shattering love play.</p>
<p><b>Wed, June 28, 2023 at 02:00 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
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<p><b>The Natural Home Wheel of the Year with Raechel Henderson</b></p>
<p>Raechel Henderson returns to discuss her newest book -
</p><p>The Natural Home Wheel of the Year: Crafting, Cooking, Decorating and Magic for Every Sabbat
</p><p>Invite the sabbats into your home the natural way and create a vibrant Wheel of the Year tradition with this book of crafts, activities, and recipes. For each sabbat, Raechel Henderson features sections on low-cost activities, inspiration for your seasonal altar, journal prompts, food ideas, decoration suggestions, and more.
</p><p>With Raechel's ecofriendly emphasis on found and foraged materials, you will learn to make a twig wreath for Samhain, naturally dyed banners for Ostara, and twine flowers for Beltane. Explore activities like drawing a milk bath for Imbolc, leaving offerings for the faeries on Litha, and conducting a gratitude ritual for Mabon. With so many sustainable ways to enjoy seasonal themes and lessons, each turn of the wheel can grant you a new perspective and an opportunity to enrich your life.
</p><p>Raechel Henderson is a Pagan and witch, following an eclectic and independent path. She currently works with Hestia and Turtle in her magical practice. She contributes articles to Llewellyn's almanacs and calendars and she blogs about magic, creativity, and living by your own patterns. Raechel is a dual class seamstress/shieldmaiden and has been sewing professionally since 2008. She is also the author of Sew Witchy, The Scent of Lemon & Rosemary, and The Natural Home Wheel of the Year. Visit her on Instagram: @idiorhythmic</p>
<p><b>Fri, June 30, 2023 04:30 pm [Eastern]</b></p>
<p><a href="https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches" target="_blank">https://www.blogtalkradio.com/desperatehousewitches</a></p> </blockquote><p></p>
<br />LaHueserahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09100483369111611427noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6766906560812521746.post-51236757740976953152023-06-25T20:05:00.005-04:002023-07-21T21:05:06.747-04:00Esoterica<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="2250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaLaY0oDiLL7al5nzvg4h6oaYnhAk6qRXvgdSyZcUwTj-Ba7BuBG-DtgHlLvsqqclRHZc_0Sr6Y_hqqDx0clmP1kD9Z-2Q1rs2FajSm0uYgv8iV4xzSg92UGeDUJFNNgltpG3GriJaFAMJhRPAZV5rmuq_lXIwh0kerGcZ6viiB1mw5phFcsCe0GOrOo/s1600/toy-ufo-in-air-5251883_LucasPezeta.jpeg" style="width: 100%;" /></div>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/david-grusch-ufo-report_n_647eb0c1e4b0047ed782f875" target="_blank">UFO Bombshell: U.S. Intelligence Whistleblower Says Feds Have 'Intact' Craft</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A whistleblower who served in the U.S. military and in several intelligence roles says the federal government has multiple craft of “non-human” origin ― and has been working overtime to cover it up.
</p><p>“These are retrieving non-human origin technical vehicles, call it spacecraft if you will, non-human exotic origin vehicles that have either landed or crashed,” <a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/military-whistleblowe-us-ufo-retrieval-program/" target="_blank">David Grusch told NewsNation</a> on Monday evening.
</p><p>In some cases, agents found more than just vehicles.
</p><p>“Well, naturally, when you recover something that’s either landed or crashed, sometimes you encounter dead pilots and, believe it or not, as fantastical as that sounds, it’s true,” he said.
</p><p>Earlier in the day, <a href="https://thedebrief.org/intelligence-officials-say-u-s-has-retrieved-non-human-craft/" target="_blank">The Debrief</a> reported that Grusch has told both Congress and the U.S. Inspector General that this information was illegally withheld from lawmakers, <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ufo-hearing-congress_n_6283b50fe4b0c84db72a52b7" target="_blank">who have recently held hearings on UFO activity</a>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.barrons.com/news/our-galaxy-s-black-hole-not-as-sleepy-as-thought-astronomers-a33784dc" target="_blank">Our Galaxy's Black Hole Not As Sleepy As Thought: Astronomers</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Sgr A* has "always been seen as a dormant black hole," said Frederic Marin, a researcher at France's Strasbourg Astronomical Observatory and the study's first author.
</p><p>Most supermassive black holes squatting at the middle of their galaxies go dormant after swallowing up all the nearby matter.
</p><p>"Imagine a bear going into hibernation after devouring everything around it," Marin told AFP.
</p><p>But the international team of researchers discovered that at around the end of the 19th century, Sgr A* came out of its slumber and consumed any gas and dust unlucky enough to be within its reach.
</p><p>The feeding frenzy lasted from several months to a year, before the beast went back into hibernation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://frankschaeffer.substack.com/p/i-knew-pat-robertson-and-he-was-a" target="_blank">I Knew Pat Robertson and He Was a Bad Man</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>One thing I do not regret is that I missed the “opportunity” to be the so-called big-time evangelical leader I could have been. I was good at speaking. We would never have run out of paranoid delusions with which to stir up the ever-fearful and willfully ignorant. But the idea of “passing up” a chance to become a cross between Pat Robertson, Elmer Gantry and Ralph Reed never bothered me.
</p><p>After being introduced by Pat Robertson, I had delivered a rousing take-back-America speech to thousands of cheering religious broadcasters. And not long after, I would appear at a huge pro-life rally in Denver. Cal Thomas--once the vice president of Jerry Falwell’s Moral Majority, who later became a Fox News Commentator--would introduce me as “the best speaker in America.” The “anointing” he said, was “clearly on this young man!” They were saying that I was a better speaker than my famous father.
</p><p>At that moment the Schaeffers were evangelical royalty. When I was growing up in L’Abri, my parents’ religious community in Switzerland, it was not unusual to find myself seated across the dining room table from Billy Graham’s daughter or President Ford’s son, even Timothy Leary. The English actress Glynis Johns used to come for Sunday high tea. I figured it was normal. They were just a few of the thousands who made it through our doors. Only later did I realize that L’Abri attracted a weirdly eclectic group of people who otherwise would not be caught dead in the same room. My childhood was, to say the least, unusual.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.iflscience.com/synthetic-human-embryos-have-been-made-in-a-lab-for-first-time-scientists-say-69398" target="_blank">Synthetic Human Embryos Have Been Made In A Lab For First Time, Scientists Say</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Synthetic human embryos – derived from <a href="https://www.iflscience.com/tags/stem-cells" target="_blank">stem cells</a> without the need for eggs or sperm – have been created for the first time, scientists say. The structures represent the very earliest stages of human development, which could allow for vital studies into disorders like recurrent miscarriage and genetic diseases. But questions have been posed about the legal and ethical implications, as the pace of scientific discovery outstrips the legislation.
</p><p>The breakthrough was reported by the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jun/14/synthetic-human-embryos-created-in-groundbreaking-advance" target="_blank">Guardian</a> newspaper following an announcement by Professor Magdalena Żernicka-Goetz, a developmental biologist at the University of Cambridge and Caltech, at the 2023 annual meeting of the <a href="https://www.isscr2023.org/" target="_blank">International Society for Stem Cell Research</a>. The findings have not yet been published in a peer-reviewed paper.
</p><p>It’s understood that the synthetic structures model the very beginnings of human development. They do not yet contain a brain or heart, for example, but comprise the cells that would be needed to form a placenta, yolk sac, and embryo. Żernicka-Goetz told the conference that the structures have been grown to just beyond the equivalent of 14 days of natural gestation for a human embryo in the womb. It’s not clear whether it would be possible to allow them to mature any further.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.barrons.com/news/environment-activists-smear-paint-on-monet-work-in-stockholm-police-513e9f02" target="_blank">Environment activists smear paint on Monet work in Stockholm</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Environment activists on Wednesday smeared red paint and glued their hands to the protective glass on a Monet painting at Stockholm's National Museum, police and the museum said.
</p><p>"Two women around the ages of 25 and 30 were arrested," police said, as the organisation Aterstall Vatmarker (Restore Wetlands) claimed responsibility in an interview with AFP.
</p><p>The museum told AFP it was "not yet known" if the painting itself had been damaged.
</p><p>The artwork was "The Artist's Garden at Giverny", painted by French impressionist Claude Monet in 1900.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230608-anger-as-pre-historic-stones-destroyed-for-french-diy-store" target="_blank">Anger as pre-historic stones destroyed for French DIY store</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Around 40 standing stones thought to have been erected by prehistoric humans 7,000 years ago have been destroyed near a famed archaeological site in northwest France to make way for a DIY store, an angry local historian has revealed.
</p><p>The stones in Carnac were between 50-100 centimetres (20-40 inches) high and stood close to the main highly protected areas of one of Europe's largest and most mysterious pre-historic tourist attractions.
</p><p>"The site has been destroyed," local archaeologist Christian Obeltz told AFP on Wednesday, having revealed the clearance of the land in the Ouest-France newspaper.
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</p><p>Mayor Olivier Lepick told AFP that he had "followed the law" and pointed to the "low archaeological value" of objects found during checks before the construction process began.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/what-happened-to-the-canaanites/" target="_blank">What Happened to the Canaanites?</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The Canaanites were a Semitic-speaking cultural group that lived in Canaan (comprising Lebanon, southern Syria, Israel and Transjordan) beginning in the second millennium B.C.E. and wielded influence throughout the Mediterranean.
</p><p>In the Hebrew Bible, the Canaanites are described as inhabitants of Canaan <a href="https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/hazor-excavations-amnon-ben-tor-reveals-who-conquered-biblical-canaanites/" target="_blank">before the arrival of the Israelites</a> (e.g., Genesis 15:18–21, Exodus 13:11). Little of the Canaanites’ textual records remain, perhaps because they used papyrus instead of the more durable clay for writing. Much of the Canaanites’ history is reconstructed through the writings of contemporary peoples in addition to archaeological examinations of <a href="https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-sites-places/biblical-archaeology-sites/canaanite-fortress-discovered-in-the-city-of-david/" target="_blank">the material record</a>.
</p><p>Marc Haber, Claude Doumet-Serhal, Christiana Scheib and a team of 13 other scientists recently <a href="http://www.cell.com/ajhg/abstract/S0002-9297%2817%2930276-8" target="_blank">published their DNA findings</a> in The <i>American Journal of Human Genetics</i> (<i>AJHG</i>). The researchers sequenced the genomes of five individuals who were buried in <a href="https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-near-eastern-world/biblical-sidon-jezebel-hometown/" target="_blank">the Canaanite city of Sidon in Lebanon</a> around 1700 B.C.E. as well as the genomes of 99 individuals from Lebanon today.
</p><p>The results of their study demonstrated a connection: “We show that present-day Lebanese derive most of their ancestry from a Canaanite-related population, which therefore implies substantial genetic continuity in the Levant since at least the Bronze Age,” wrote the researchers in <i>AJHG</i>.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://futurism.com/neoscope/nazi-mdma-renounced-racism" target="_blank">Scientists Gave a Nazi MDMA and He Renounced Racism</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>A white supremacist took the party drug MDMA as part of a controlled science experiment, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230614-how-a-dose-of-mdma-transformed-a-white-supremacist" target="_blank">the <i>BBC</i> reports</a>, and it proved so life-changing that he dropped his racist, bigoted beliefs.
</p><p>"This is stuff you can't really put into words, but it was so profound," the now former white supremacist identified as Brendan told the broadcaster. "I conceived of my relationships with other people not as distinct boundaries with distinct entities, but more as we-are-all-one."
</p><p>Recently, scientists have been looking at MDMA, also known as "ecstasy" or "molly," in a therapeutic setting to <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34708874/#:~:text=In%20MDMA%2Dassisted%20psychotherapy%2C%20patients,trauma%20without%20causing%20emotional%20distress." target="_blank">treat PTSD</a> and <a href="https://go.skimresources.com/?id=138113X1601993&isjs=1&jv=15.4.2-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Ffuturism.com%2Fneoscope%2Fnazi-mdma-renounced-racism&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Farticles%2Fd41586-021-00187-9&xs=1&xtz=240&xuuid=1a240c50d56e5c5b27d5731455a59630&abp=1&xcust=xid%3Afr1687981737514eed&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu%20%5B0%5D" target="_blank">depression</a>. But experiences like Brendan's, as detailed in a 2021 paper published in the journal <i>Biological Psychiatry</i>, are making some researchers consider whether the drug has the ability to "influence a person's values and priorities" as well.
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</p><p>"This inquiry has revealed that psychedelic ceremonies have the potential to contribute to peacebuilding," the paper reads. "This can happen not just by 'dissolution of identities,' but also by providing a space in which shared spiritual experiences can emerge from intercultural and interfaith exchanges."</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://apnews.com/article/poland-bus-hel-666-e4443f1b245b4486b9180849f1317fc1" target="_blank">No more rides to Hel on bus 666 in Poland</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>The bus to the town of Hel on Poland’s Baltic coast has long been popular with tourists. But some Christian conservatives have protested the number signifying the devil on a bus leading to a place that sounds like the word “hell” in English.
</p><p>The local bus operator, PKS Gdynia, announced this week that bus 666 will no longer run to Hel. It said it had flipped the last number and would now run the line under the number 669 starting on June 24.
</p><p>Local media said the bus company acted under the pressure of Christian groups who had pushed for the change, but were already thinking of returning to the old number amid a public outcry over the change.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dogs-wolves-recognize-familiar-human-182500783.html" target="_blank">Like dogs, wolves recognize familiar human voices</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>Like dogs, wolves recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans more than strangers, according to a study that has implications both for the story of canine domestication and our broader understanding of the natural world.
</p><p>Holly Root‑Gutteridge of the University of Lincoln, a co-author of the paper that appeared in Animal Cognition this week, told AFP a longstanding theory held that dogs' ability to distinguish human voices was a consequence of generations of selective breeding.
</p><p>"So we wanted to look at wolves, because obviously nobody has been selecting so that wolves can recognize human voices," she said.
</p><p>. . .
</p><p>In terms of implications, Root‑Gutteridge said it was significant that wolves possessed the ability to distinguish between humans despite the fact that our species went our separate evolutionary ways tens of millions of years ago.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2023/06/07/crocodile-virgin-birth-costa-rica/70297378007/" target="_blank">Scientists Discover a Virgin Birth in a Crocodile</a></b></p>
<p></p><blockquote style="color: #134f5c;"><p>In January 2018, a female crocodile in a Costa Rican zoo laid a clutch of eggs. That was peculiar: She’d been living alone for 16 years.
</p><p>While crocodiles can lay sterile eggs that don’t develop, some of this clutch looked quite normal. And one of them — in a plot twist familiar to anyone who has watched “Jurassic Park” — continued to mature in an incubator. In this case, the egg eventually yielded a perfectly formed but stillborn baby crocodile.
</p><p>In a paper out Wednesday in the journal Biology Letters, a team of researchers report that the baby crocodile was a parthenogen — the product of a virgin birth, containing only genetic material from its mother. While parthenogenesis has been identified in creatures as diverse as king cobras, sawfish and California condors, this is the first time it has been found in crocodiles. And because of where crocodiles fall on the tree of life, it implies that pterosaurs and dinosaurs might also have been capable of such reproductive feats.
</p><p>Here’s how a virgin birth happens: As an egg cell matures in its mother’s body, it divides repeatedly to generate a final product with exactly half the genes needed for an individual. Three smaller cellular sacs containing chromosomes, known as polar bodies, are formed as byproducts. Polar bodies usually wither away. But in vertebrates that can perform parthenogenesis, one polar body sometimes fuses with the egg, creating a cell with the necessary complement of chromosomes to form an individual.</p></blockquote><p></p>
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