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Professional. Polished. Accomplished. Thoughtful. Made It. Ready to Make It. “Inspiring Women” is an interview show hosted by Laurie McGraw. 30 years of leadership in both commercial companies and non-profits has taught Laurie one thing: Women need women. Women need Inspiring Women. Hear short-form interviews every week from Inspiring Women who are at the pinnacle of their careers and Inspired Women who are just starting out.
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Marketing for Childrens Authors with Laurie Wright

Laurie Wright: Children's Author & Marketing Coach

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From kindergarten teacher to best selling author, my name is Laurie Wright and I help children’s authors publish and market their books for kids. We talk about productivity, strategies and tactics so that you can grow your impact, even if you only have a few hours a week. I share my biggest AH HAHS, my ups and downs, and I chat with other authors who are busy making their dreams come true. This show is for ambitious #wordnerds who want to make more sales and reach more readers!
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Wisdom Talk Radio

Laurie Seymour

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Welcome to Wisdom Talk Radio, where host Laurie Seymour explores the depths of conscious living and what it truly means to live an expanded life. In this podcast, I dive into the whole range of conscious living, including energy, creativity, spirituality, purpose, self-awareness, conscious business, and so much more. Join me on this journey as I speak with some of the most insightful and inspiring thought leaders and experts in the field of conscious living. I delve into their personal exper ...
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Welcome to this week’s episode of the T&L WTD Let's Talk About It Podcast! We are thrilled to have Dr. Kathy D. Wright joining us today. Dr. Wright is a distinguished scholar and dedicated healthcare professional, holding numerous prestigious titles and roles. She is an Associate Professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, specifically within the Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management, and Complex Care, and the Chronic Brain Injury Center. Additionally, she is a Harold Amos ...
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Host and crime fiction writer Laurie Fagen interviews authors who also read their mystery, suspense or thriller short stories, or a chapter from their published books. In addition, sprinkled throughout the series, the podcast will feature radio-theatre-style sections from the audiobooks for Fagen's three crime fiction novels. These incorporate professional actors, original music and sound effects.
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Time Signatures, hosted by Jim Ervin, features conversations with musicians, industry professionals, and others connected to the blues genre. Primarily focused on the blues, the program occasionally delves into other linked genres (ie. jazz, rock, soul, funk). Many of the episodes are recorded before a live audience at various venues in and around Mid-Michigan. The program is presented by the Lansing's Capital Area Blues Society, a non-profit blues organization dedicated to the promotion of, ...
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Coming In From The Cold

talkSPORT/Unedited Stories

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What does it truly mean to represent your country at the highest level? Coming in from the Cold starts in the late 19th century and spans three centuries. Jessica Creighton tells the history of black footballers in England with personal stories from iconic players and managers and insights from sports historians and experts. Football's early Black trailblazers influenced generations of household names in the English game who then became pioneers themselves - breaking down barriers whilst pla ...
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Do you ever wish you had two therapists on call to answer your most pressing questions? Questions like, 'How do I prepare for the empty nest?', 'How do I create my second act?', and 'How do I reconnect with my partner?' We're going to dive into it all. This is Insights from the Couch with Colette Fehr, licensed couples therapist, and Laura Bowman, licensed individual therapist. These are the conversations we have all the time as close friends, and that we have every day with women just like ...
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The Kajabiverse

Meg Burrage

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New to the world of online course creation and in need of some inspiration? Join Meg Burrage as she deep dives with Kajabi Superheroes on all things strategy and funnels. A behind-the-scenes, tell-it-how-it-is podcast, that will have you laughing out loud.
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Welcome to BlueDeck. A weekly podcast featuring an eclectic, uplifting mixture of music from today's most exciting independent artists. If you're ready to add new music to your libraries you have come to the right place. Strap in, sit back and turn it up loud.
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The Garret: Writing & Publishing

Bad Producer Productions

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The Garret is a podcast for lovers of books and storytelling. Always about Australian writers and their craft, in 2023 The Garret expanded focus and also interviews industry figures about what gets published (and why). The Garret is educational in outlook. A defining feature of The Garret is our transcripts. Each interview is published with a complete transcript (so you don’t have to write anything down while you listen). The Garret is a labour of love on behalf of all emerging writers. It d ...
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This episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin features one of Michigan’s most gifted musicians. The Floridian transplant, Rusty Wright and wife Laurie join Erv for a fun discussion about his entry into the music world, via a garage sale find guitar and his Mom’s band, and Rusty’s ‘out of the box’ brand of the Blues. But the fun doesn’t end there, …
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We are here together again today at WTR, and I am so glad you have joined me. Awareness is certainly an inner journey. But that doesn’t leave out the world we live in. Even (or especially) when the news of the day is disturbing, or even horrifying. Ignorance is not bliss. It’s actually cutting off the opportunity to stand in the face of separation.…
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In this deeply moving episode of Insights from the Couch, we sit down with Simona Lazinsk, a powerhouse of resilience and grace. Simona shares her incredible journey from overcoming unimaginable loss and trauma to becoming a best-selling author and Mrs. Florida International 2023. Through her powerful story, we explore themes of survival, healing, …
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EP420: Today’s guest is Paula Swope, her social media followers call Paula the most relatable self-help author ever. She is a self-empowerment leader and author of Thought Snob: The Modern Spiritual Playbook for a Better Life. Paula shares her incredible journey of transformation, from being raised in rural Kentucky to believe her impoverished life…
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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Dr. Vonda Wright, a double board-certified orthopedic sports surgeon who specializes in working with athletes and active individuals. Dr. Wright shares her passion for empowering women, especially as they navigate perimenopause and menopause. We explore everything from hormone health to the…
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It’s another local/regional Blues program this week on Time Signatures. Join host, Jim Ervin as he welcomes two former members of a longtime Lansing, MI Blues band, Those Delta Rhythm Kings. Ray Aleshire and Andy Wilson talk about their early memories in music, the founding of TDRK, and their 28 year run as a Blues band. It’s a fun interview, so br…
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EP419: Today’s guest is Linda Ward, a life coach and writer with a passion for adventure, self-love, and personal growth. Linda shares her incredible journey of spending three transformative months in Italy with her husband, an experience sparked by her husband's dream and their shared love for travel. Linda reflects on major life transformations, …
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Here we are, once again ready to journey together. I’m always excited to explore consciousness in all its aspects and to see what gets revealed today. What does it mean to live an expanded life? What becomes possible when you attend to the energetic level of your life? We will get to explore this deeply with my guest today, Patricia Lindner. Stay w…
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In this empowering episode of Insights from the Couch, we continue our deep dive into women’s sexuality with the incredible Dr. Laurie Watson. Together, we tackle the complexities of sexual desire, intimacy, and pleasure as women navigate through midlife and beyond. Dr. Laurie shares her wisdom on how to maintain a vibrant sex life despite the chal…
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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, we welcome 10 year U.S. Marine Veteran, and one of the top Bluesmen on the planet, 40 Below recording artist, Sugaray Rayford. Reared in deep gospel roots, this Tyler, Texas native stopped by to talk about his early years in music, breaking out in the Blues, and his new album ‘Human Decency’. Website: Su…
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EP418: Today’s guest is Amy Weiland Daughters, an accomplished keynote speaker, letter writer, satirist, sports journalist, and the award-winning author of two books: Dear Dana: That time I went crazy and wrote all 580 of my Facebook friends a handwritten letter and You Cannot Mess This Up: A true story that never happened. Known for her deep love …
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Hey everyone! In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most layered and intriguing topics: women’s sexuality at midlife. We’re joined by the incredible Dr. Lori Watson, a renowned sexologist and couples therapist, who brings her extensive expertise to help us unpack the complexities of sex and desire as we age. From dealing with low libido and…
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On this edition of Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes two more of Lansing’s mainstay musicians, Twyla Birdsong and Benjamin Richard Hall. The pair stopped by for a discussion about their early years in the Blues, competing in the IBC in Memphis, and of course their vast local work in the Lansing music scene. Ben also talks about his long runn…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Jessica McGlory, CEO and Founder at Guaranteed, a care company that focuses on end of life care. And we start by talking about death. Jessica shares her deeply personal journey that led to the creation of Guaranteed, when she was suddenly and unexpectedly thrown into becoming the primary caregiver for …
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EP417: In today’s episode I have two special guests, Laura Smith and Tasha Lorentz, who have joined forces to create a unique event that brings together experts in the field of organization, crossing a wide range of topics - from tips on how to better organize/declutter your home, to mastering your health through meal planning, and even understandi…
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What if you could map the unknown? What if that map allowed you to navigate this unknown so that you could successfully traverse it to reach your goal? When you activate your capacity to tap into your inner guidance system, and use it to create in the world, you are tapping what my guest today calls, “First Intelligence”. She is revolutionary in he…
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In this heartfelt episode of Insights from the Couch, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for so many of us—coping with the empty nest. We get real about the grief, the unexpected feelings, and how to move from sadness to embracing this new chapter in life. Join us as we share our own experiences of adjusting to an empty nest, the challenges t…
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This week on Time Signatures, host Jim Ervin welcomes a second generation Blues musician, whose life changed after a chance meeting at his high school with legendary Bluesman, Larry McCray. Tune in and hear the story of Rhett Yocom, how he won a guitar during one of Larry’s presentations, and Rhett’s never look back attitude since. Erv and Rhett al…
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This week, join host Jim Ervin as he welcomes longtime Delmark Chicago Bluesman, Mike Wheeler. This musician seamlessly mixes a blend of old school Blues, Jazz and Rock in his shows. Erv and Mike discuss his first bigtime gig with the late Muddy Waters’ pianist, Lovie Lee, his 2014 induction into the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, and his plans to rel…
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Vanessa Wright, certified life coach, author, and homeschooling mom of three, shares her transformative journey from burnout to building a thriving 6-figure coaching business. Discover how her signature FLOW self-care framework not only changed her life but also became the key to unlocking wealth and well-being for her midlife mom clients. In this …
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EP416: Today’s guest is Donna Ferris, who I first met when she was a guest on my podcast over two years ago (Episode 220). I invited Donna back to get an update on her life and talk about her new book, Bounce Back Stronger: Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens, which is a unique book with a workbook aspect meant to help people navigate …
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What gets in your way of moving forward with your plans and desires for your life? When you recognize that there IS something, and then take a clear look, often what shows up is something that you are holding tightly to. A relationship. A career that doesn’t inspire you. And then once you KNOW, once you have let yourself know the truth, you can’t U…
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On this week’s edition of Time Signature, host Jim Ervin welcome’s one of Lansing’s premiere business owners to the show. Lillian Werbin, CEO of Elderly Instruments drops by for a fun discussion about Elderly’s 50 years in business, celebrating their 2023 ‘America’s Top Business’ award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and what lies ahead for Elde…
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Listen in to not only hear about how to set up a back to school marketing campaign, but also learn & understand how to set up a marketing campaign period! Grab the BTS Marketing Refresh pack here! Support the show Ready to stop relying on Amazon for your sales? Join the Author Growth Hub and learn how to double or triple your profit!…
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EP415: Today’s guest is Polly Angel, an expert in Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT). Polly shares her inspiring journey from an elite equestrian athlete to a certified RTT therapist, driven by her own struggles with body image which led to her discovery and interest of RTT as a teenager. In this episode, we dive deep into the mechanics of RTT, a…
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Are you just going through the motions, stuck in a mental rut? Or are you truly living with vitality, curiosity and psychological flexibility? In this insightful episode, we're discussing the core signifiers of authentic mental wellness. You'll gain perspective on whether you're just surviving or actually thriving psychologically and emotionally. G…
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On this episode of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes Blues Titan, Joe Bonamassa for a discussion about his meteoric rise in the Blues music world, his career changing moment on stage at Royal Albert Hall with Eric Clapton in 2009, his SOLD OUT show at The Hollywood Bowl, his current Blues Deluxe tour, and his philanthropic work with his …
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EP414: Today’s guest is Laura Strachan, retired teacher, cancer survivor, and author of her first children’s book that’s coming out later this month. In this interview we delve into her transformative journey from a place of depression to becoming a beacon of light and joy. When we met in late 2020, she was unable to get out of bed so Laura's journ…
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You may not often think about the impact your intergenerational history has on you. Contained in our cells are the patterns of those who have gone before us. That impacts us both individually and collectively, so it can be a profound healing and creative opportunity to explore the ways in which we can cross the bridges into a new personal operating…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Rebekah Swain, Vice President of Managed Health Strategy, Planning, and Membership Performance at Advocate Health. Rebekah began her career in healthcare early, an original candy striper volunteer as a teenager and progressing through various roles in healthcare management. Her passion for healthcare s…
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In this episode, we are joined by Abbe Barclay, a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. With over 30 years of experience, Abbe offers invaluable insights into the complex world of sexual addiction. We discuss the nuances of sex addiction, its impact on relationships, and effective paths to recovery. …
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He has been compared by some to the late great B.B. King, but if you listen closely, you might find a bit of Little Milton and Albert King flowing through his guitar as well. This week, join host Jim Ervin for a discussion with one of the Blues up and comers, D.K. Harrell. This Blues traditionalist talks about his early influences in music, and how…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Michelle Fitz-Henley, Group Human Resources Manager at Jamaica Broilers Group. Michelle shares her journey from aspiring lawyer to impactful HR leader. Despite initially aiming for a legal career, Michelle found her calling in HR at Jamaica Broilers, where she manages human resources across diverse loc…
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At the youthful age of 93, this week’s guest, Bob Stroger is quite possibly the oldest still touring musician in the Blues. Join host Jim Ervin as he and Bob discuss his early years in Chicago, where his home shared a common back entrance with the Legendary Silvio’s. It was that first trip to Europe that caused Bob to make it official; he was going…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Camille Wright, Director of Human Resources at American Health Marketplace. Camille oversees HR for a health insurance marketplace firm which spans 28 states. She shares her path from early days when she wanted to be a university dean to finding her calling in HR through unexpected opportunities. Joini…
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In today’s episode, we dive into a topic that hits close to home for many of us – overparenting. Are you the kind of parent who tends to hover, or maybe even bulldoze obstacles out of your child’s way? Join us as we discuss the various forms overparenting can take, its root causes, and most importantly, how it impacts the mental and emotional well-…
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EP413: Today’s episode is a replay from an interview I did with Merle Saferstein who I interviewed one year ago, and I'm replaying it today because, as I was reviewing past episodes while taking some time off, this one felt very pertinent to my life today, AND because it's one of my most listened to episodes, I thought it was worth bringing back. M…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Tiffany Gamblin, Director of HR Business Services at Paycom. Tiffany shares her journey into HR, initially considering a career in veterinary medicine but pivoting into HR under the guidance of her mother-in-law. She describes her role at Paycom overseeing HR business partners, employee relations, comp…
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I live and breathe and work every day with higher consciousness energy symbols that dissolve old patterns and activate the creative intelligence in our cells. Symbols are really geometry. You may be familiar with Sacred Geometry. So, what makes Sacred Geometry sacred? How does it actually impact or playout in human lives? What did the Druids, Mayan…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Dr. Kayla Randolph. Managing Director of Human Resources at IDEA Public Schools, as part of the Women Who Inspire: HR Leaders Series – A collaboration between Transcarent and the Inspiring Women Podcast with Laurie McGraw. Kayla oversees HR for 11,000 employees across multiple states, emphasizing value…
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Laura Meyers, a seasoned clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety-related disorders, PTSD, OCD, and high-risk populations. Dr. Meyers shares her profound insights on the impacts of menopause on mental health, drawing from her personal and professional experiences. We delve into the emotional upheavals that come …
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This week on Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, Erv welcomes a young Blues musician who truly is the epitome of ‘Keeping the Blues Alive’. Guitarist, Brendon Linsely has spent the greater portion of the past 11 years, learning at the feet of some of Metro Detroit’s biggest names in music. Erich Goeble, Jim McCarty, and Jimmy Alter have spent time with…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Lana Krasnyansky, Senior Manager of HR Transition at TriNet, as part of the Women Who Inspire: HR Leaders Series – A collaboration between Transcarent and the Inspiring Women Podcast with Laurie McGraw Lana shares her journey and insights into leadership. Her diverse career path started with a passion …
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In this compelling episode of Insights from the Couch, we discuss addiction and its impact on relationships. Our special guest, Aaron Moore, a licensed mental health counselor specializing in addiction and recovery, shares invaluable insights on navigating the choppy waters of substance abuse within marriages. We explore the cultural normalization …
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On this week’s edition of Time Signatures with Jim Ervin, iconic Chicago Bluesman, John Primer and fellow Chicagoan, Bob Corritore drop by to discuss their latest release, ‘Crawlin’ Kingsnake’. Following their brief chat, John hangs around to talk about his early life on Mississippi sharecropper land, his early years in music, his migration north t…
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When you feel you have a mission in life, it’s important to act with confidence. Yet that is sometimes elusive, especially when you are stepping onto the road less traveled. That’s where doubt can creep in, undermining your efforts, and even your belief in yourself. What does it mean to be truly confident? That’s not bravado. How could becoming mor…
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We all need supportive, fulfilling friendships in our lives - but making new friends and sustaining existing bonds can be challenging, especially as we navigate the middle years. In this engaging conversation, we explore the dynamics of platonic female relationships, emphasizing vulnerability, shared experiences, and emotional intimacy as key ingre…
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Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Women Drs. Marjorie Rallins and Holly Miller who are experts in the space of data standards setting and the landscape of interoperability. Both Marjorie and Holly have devoted their expertise and careers towards building the infrastructure and plumbing that fuels the clinical data information highway so that…
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Season three kicks off with the Legendary Bluesman, Walter Trout. Join host, Jim Ervin as he and Walter discuss his early years in music, life as a sideman for John Lee Hooker, Percy Mayfield and others, AND the life-altering journey leading up to and after his liver transplant. Share it with your friends….Time Signatures is coming on strong with m…
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EP412: In this heartfelt episode, I discuss the eight crucial lessons I learned from my mother's recent death, emphasizing not just the process of dying but also some profound insights about life. The discussion covers a bit of my mother's background, which is helpful context in understanding some of the lessons, the all-consuming bond my parents h…
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