Marriage is a Religion

I've been pretty obsessed with the idea of forgiveness the last few years, trying to tease apart when it empowers and when it becomes something that appeases the worst kind of behavior. So when my friend Katy told me about Wilma Derksen, a woman who chose forgiveness in the face ... Show More

Originally published in 2018. RIP Adrian Street: 1940-2023. The Exotic Adrian Street grew up in a three generation family of Welsh coal miners, but he wasn’t destined to be in the dark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Three decades ago, American hypnotist Larry Garrett committed himself to abstaining from the news. So, in 2001, when he received a phone call inviting him to Iraq, he said yes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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A quick note: we recorded this conversation before the conflict began in Lebanon earlier this year. Sarah Beydoun is the founder of Sarah’s Bag, a social enterprise that produces bespoke luxury accessories and clothing. She tells me how her company was born out of a University t ... Show More

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Buy Sara's book y'all. MOMFLUENCED is an incredible read. You can also subscribe to her substack here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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