In this interview, Dr. Deirdre Brady discusses her recent book, Literary Coteries and the Irish Women Writers’ Club (1933-1958) (Liverpool UP, 2021). Literary Coteries, which was released in paperback in 2024 is centered around the activities of the Irish Women Writers’ Club, a twentieth-century women’s only coterie that helped to establish a network of prof ... Show More
Oct 7
Zara Anishanslin, "The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution" (Harvard UP, 2025)
The war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic, artists armed with paint, canvas, and wax played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. In The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten His ... Show More
49m 59s
Oct 6
Justine De Young, "The Art of Parisian Chic: Modern Women and Modern Artists in Impressionist Paris" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Using artworks by Berthe Morisot, Édouard Manet, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and others, The Art of Parisian Chic: Modern Women and Modern Artists in Impressionist Paris (Bloomsbury, 2025) by Dr. Justine De Young explores how women and artists in Impressionist Paris (185 ... Show More
1h 11m
Oct 6
Katherine J. Parkin, "The Abortion Market: Buying and Selling Access in the Era Before Roe" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2025)
The abortion market was a powerful economic force in American life. Before legalization lowered the cost, one million women each year collectively paid upward of $750 million for abortions. In The Abortion Market: Buying and Selling Access in the Era Before Roe (University of Pen ... Show More
42m 15s
Aug 2024
471. Satanism: Fear, Manipulation, & Suffering | Zeena Schreck
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson sits down with ex-high priestess of the Church of Satan and daughter of Anton LaVey, Zeena Schreck. They discuss her upbringing in the church, the pathology of her mother and father, how and why she severed ties, and the spirituality she has come to know to ... Show More
1h 48m
Feb 2025
Super Soul Special: Shirley MacLaine: A Legendary Seeker.
Original Air Date: October 1, 2017 During her iconic 60-year Hollywood career, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine was also a pioneer by being outspoken in her beliefs about spirituality, meditation and reincarnation. Oprah calls Shirley one of her “great spiritual teachers.” ... Show More
25m 36s
Feb 2022
Roshi Joan Halifax - Enactive Compassion
In this episode, Wendy speaks with Zen Buddhist teacher and author Roshi Joan Halifax. A pioneer in the field of end-of-life care, Roshi Joan was instrumental in developing the dialogue between science and Buddhism, and has been an advocate for engaged Buddhism, social activism, ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 22
Rima Vesely-Flad, "Black Buddhists and the Black Radical Tradition: The Practice of Stillness in the Movement for Liberation" (NYU Press, 2022)
Finalist, Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion, Constructive-Reflective Studies, given by the American Academy of ReligionExplores how Black Buddhist Teachers and Practitioners interpret Western Buddhism in unique spiritual and communal waysIn Black Buddhists and the Bla ... Show More
1h 32m
Aug 2024
Super Soul Special: Shirley MacLaine: A Legendary Seeker
Original Air Date: October 1, 2017During her iconic 60-year Hollywood career, Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine was also a pioneer by being outspoken in her beliefs about spirituality, meditation and reincarnation. Oprah calls Shirley one of her “great spiritual teachers.” T ... Show More
25m 36s
Aug 2024
A Buddhist Recipe for Handling Turmoil | Kaira Jewel Lingo
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. We all know that change is inevitable and impermanence is non-negotiable. But somehow it can feel surprising, maybe even wrong, when we personally hit turbulence ... Show More
49m 55s
Apr 2025
BONUS MONDAYS: BANNED HIDDEN TEACHINGS of the Bible! Genesis DECODED - Bible Code is REAL with Richard L. Haight
Richard L. Haight is a renowned spiritual teacher, author, and martial arts expert, known for his transformative teachings and profound insights into the nature of consciousness. With a unique blend of Eastern philosophy, Western psychology, and practical wisdom, Haight has touch ... Show More
1h 14m
Aug 6
Part Two: She Died & Saw Heaven! The Incredible NDE that Transformed Betty Guadagno’s Life, What She Learned & How She is Teaching Others to Access Their Own Spiritual Awakening
From Drug Addiction to Divine Awakening: Betty Guadagno’s Mind-Blowing NDE & Spiritual Transformation In one of the most jaw-dropping and unforgettable interviews we’ve ever had, Betty Guadagno, a transformation coach and spiritual teacher, shares her extraordinary journey from h ... Show More
57m 44s