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babblingsnot dating for a year made me realize…happy babblings day! I know I said every Monday but it seems Tuesday is working out the best so far but tbd, at least it’s been weekly!! let’s chat about my upcoming solo traveling, enjoying single life, and what it actually looks like when you decenter relationships. I also snuck in at the end a little love tarot reading for those that are interested! Skip if it’s not your vibe, just trying out some different things ;) I briefly touched on the texas floods, resources below to go deeper. But we will be diving deeper into the floods...2025-07-1543 min
babblingsyou aren’t living authentically because you’re busy judging everyone else…Happy Monday!! I hope everyone had a good long weekend and spent time with people that bring them joy! As we close out on the controversial season of love island it’s got me thinking… What does it mean to be authentically yourself? How do we identify if we’re being real or not? I briefly touch on some current events but want to redirect you to the resources and links below where smarter people give you all the deets ;) grab a drink, take a seat, and let’s babble!Time Stamps:0:00 intro2:44 being an...2025-07-0856 min
babblingsFat-Phobia Brain Rot: Racism, Conservatism, & Diet CultureHello beautiful people! We have a real return to the podcast with an updated setup, updates on life, discussing my disgust for the bezos wedding, and diving deep on fatphobia, the recent rise in rhetoric, it’s connection to conservatism and white supremacy. How we can rebel against the empire by radically accepting our bodies and taking up literal and figurative space. I’ve also got a tarot reading for the week ahead, seems like some of us need to take the training wheels off, use our voice, and follow our hearts!babblings will be out every Mond...2025-07-0155 min
babblingsLIVE FROM THE END TIMES! How uncomfortable are you?Hello everyone! This episode is part of a larger amalgamation of my feelings, thoughts, and others thoughts that I’ve been consuming recently related to the series of conflicts happening globally. Think of this as a multimedia scrapbook. I’ve included a short podcast I recorded last week, some journal thoughts, and my digital garden (tiktoks, youtube, podcasts) which you can access on my substack here: More babblings: https://babblings.substack.com/Ali's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aliannreed/ This is a publ...2025-06-2335 min
Well-ReadEpisode 156 - Summer 2025 PreviewIt’s already summer – how!? But we’re very ready for summer reading with our lists of the books we’re most excited about. As always, we’ll end with what we’re reading this week!
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Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray
Mutual Interest by Olivia Wolfgang-Smith
The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling
Marble Hall Murders by Anthony Horowitz
How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristen Perrin
The Favorites by Layne Fargo
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
Dream Count by Chimamanda...2025-06-061h 07
babblingsNobody Cares About Your Birthday More Than You! + Aries Saturn Return Prep | babblingsHappy Monday! This weekend I turned 27 and I don’t even know what to do with that lol, like who am I? I’m just so grateful to have so many amazing people in the my life and to be surrounded by love. This past year has really challenged me and pushed me to put myself in places that will allow even more growth that I can’t even probably comprehend at the moment. But I am excited and as we approach the end of May because we are also approaching saturn’s return to aries!!!!Latest babbling...2025-05-0544 min
babblingsThey’re Not Lying Gratitude Will Change Your Life | Aging, Real Estate, & babblingsWhat’s up party people! New posting schedule for the podcast, I’ll be posting bi weekly Mondays which may turn into weekly… we’ll see. But that’s so that I can focus on getting a new blog post up on substack weekly on Fridays :)Let’s get into the lessons I learned from real estate, all things my 27th birthday, gratitude for aging, & should kids be at protests? Spoiler alert: the tarot card for this week is the Ace of Swords. I hope the message resonated with some people and that it encouraged you to continue liv...2025-04-1434 min
Music Notes with JessEp. 285 - Doechii's "Anxiety", & Janet Jackson!Doechii, just won Best Rap Album at the Grammys for Alligator Bites Never Heal. Finding strength with her unique personal life, her music's appealing to many fans and R&B's Janet Jackson! Doechii quoted "Someone to Call My Lover"'s chorus on her X account, and Janet replied! Along with current single "Anxiety", I'll discuss both women's inspirations behing the lyrics and the songs they sample. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend us a text / Support the show2025-03-2917 min
Music Notes with JessDoechii's "Anxiety", & Janet Jackson!Send us a textDoechii just won Best Rap Album at the Grammys for Alligator Bites Never Heal. Finding strength with her unique personal life, her music's appealing to many fans and R&B's Janet Jackson! Doechii quoted "Someone to Call My Lover"'s chorus on her X account, and Janet replied! Along with current single "Anxiety", I'll discuss both women's inspirations behing the lyrics and the songs they sample. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena2025-03-2917 min
babblingsVenus Retrograde Revelations | Infidelity, Sunrise on the Reaping Review, The Biebers, & More!Oh hello there! Another babblings episode to start your Friday off right! Let’s talk about me cheating on my ex, him cheating on me, dating, venus retrograde, and wtf is happening at the Kris Jenner/Justin Bieber church????Spring Equinox article I wrote: https://babblings.substack.com/p/it-rained-on-the-first-day-of-springSTAY CONNECTED! More babblings: https://babblings.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babblings20Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliannreed/ReferencesPalestineSupport a family: https://gazafunds.com/allHamdan Ballal attack & arrest: https://www.al...2025-03-281h 02
Small Towns True CrimesEpisode 15: Mary Ann CottonIs Mary Ann Cotton a victim of an unlucky life? Why do her children and husbands keep dying? Listen and let us know what you think about this crazy case of a mother and wife that will do anything to get what she wants.2025-03-1822 min
babblingsHold On A Minute… Are Y’all Orgasming? 🌟 The Orgasm Gap, Lunar Eclipse, & Feeling Misunderstood | babblingsTW: Graphic language around sex, sex organs, mentions of sexual trauma; I also discuss the current anti trans legislation in the US and violence against trans people including stats. Feel free to use time stamps and skip around!Well, well, well…. here we are with a sex episode! I’ve been pushed to the edge by one too many people telling me they don’t orgasm during sex. Now as I discuss in the episode there are a host of reason why this may be and an orgasm isn’t always the end goal of spicy time, but why...2025-03-141h 07
Who's Coming to DinnerEpisode Nine - Sean and Leigh AnnThis episode is brimming with laughter, heartfelt moments, and the undeniable goodness of God. Sean and Leigh Ann open up about the highs and lows of their adoption journey, share thrilling tales from their adventures in South America, and recount the beautiful story of how they fell in love. So, grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy this heartwarming and inspiring chat!2025-03-111h 51Well-ReadEpisode 150 - Books about Female FriendshipIt’s our 150th episode (!!!!!!!) and there’s no better way to celebrate that and our friendship than to discuss female friendships in books.
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Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
The Sweet Magnolias series by Sherryl Wood
The Wedding People by Alison Espach
Ann’s picks:
Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee
American Ghoul by Michelle McGill-Vargas
– Dracula by Bram Stoker
We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman
– Sandwich by Catherine Newman
Halle’s picks:
The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel
The Kitchen Front by Jen...2025-02-1755 min
babblingsThe Fast Fashion Trap: Why You Can’t Manufacture Style & More!| Babblings 2.4Hey babe! Welcome back to the babblings podcast 🔮 This week we’re catching up, talking about current events including the inauguration and LA fires, then we’re dissecting what it means to shop sustainably and build your own personal style. Make sure to check out the corresponding Babblings Report linked below with links to references, resources, and more like my favorite fashion influencers and brands I love to shop from :) Babblings Report:Incarcerated Firefighter Article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/17/la-wildfires-incarcerated-firefightersMore Babblings: babblings.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ba...2025-01-2446 minWell-ReadEpisode 148 - 2024 Superlatives & Reading ResolutionsWe’re making reading resolutions for 2025 and giving out our 2024 book superlatives!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Women’s Prize for Fiction
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry
From the Front Porch (podcast)
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Book of the Month Club
The Bookshop
Parnassus Books
Brandon Sanderson books
Jane Austen books
Libba Bray books
Colin Dexter books
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear...2025-01-201h 28
babblingsBig Sis Tips: Living w/ the seasons, How to Detach, & More! | Babblings 2.3Hi friends! Babblings is back in 2025 and I’m chatting about how now actually isn’t the time for resolutions and how to live with the seasons. Plus why detachment is not the same as indifference, Lively vs. Baldoni, Beyonce, and more!Vision Board article mentioned: https://babblings.substack.com/p/the-art-of-vision-boardsMore babblings: https://babblings.substack.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@babblings20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliannreed/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit babb...2025-01-0940 min
The MenopodMenopause Management- Finding a Path to Vitality - AlciraWhat signifies a return to vitality for women experiencing perimenopause? In this episode of Menopod, Dr. Terri-Ann Samuels hosts Alcira Molina-Ali, who shares her journey through perimenopause. Dr. Samuels emphasizes the concept of vitality regained, which Alcira experienced after addressing her symptoms. They discuss the wide range of symptoms, from sleep disturbances to low energy, and how those impacted Alcira's life. The dialogue shifts to the lack of conversation around perimenopause and how Alcira discovered her condition through research and connecting with Dr. Samuels. A pivotal point in their conversation is Alcira's consultation that identified...2024-12-1819 min
babblingsQuiet On Set, In School, & In Church: The Continued Exploitation of Children +Aid for AshevilleTRIGGER WARNINGS: Child Abuse of all kinds will be referenced, and there are some graphic statistics that will be touched uponWelcome back to another babblings episode! I actually outlined this almost a year ago when I kept finding myself happening upon media that centered around ways children are exploited and abused. As someone that works with children it baffles me how adults continue to use their power to hurt those with no autonomy. The disaster that happened in Asheville from Hurricane Helene hurt my heart and I think it’s really important to bring light to cl...2024-10-1751 min
Sense and Sustainability - A sustainable procurement podcastEpisode 52 - Ali Horriyat – The future of Compassiviste - Part 3 of 3Send us a textUnderstand how Ali plans to deliver a convention like no other to create a movement of people to take practical measures towards a sustainable future. 2024-10-0723 min
babblingsBullsh*t I Learned In the Last 6 Months | Babblings 2.1Oh hellooooooooooooo! Yes it's me again, this time with a new updated/rebranded episode of Babblings! I've been gone for a minute and I wanted to share everything I learned in the last 6 months and the bullshit I've been making my way through in order to grow and evolve. Make sure to check out the newsletter that corresponds with this episode here: BABBLINGS REPORT NEWSLETTER W/ LINKStimestamps:0:00 intro10:00 lesson #1, You Don't Get To Keep Everything You Manifest14:30 PULL A CARD17:00 lesson #2, You'll Never Stop Changing & You Shouldn't23:03 lesson #3, 2 Times Is Enough Times25:47 lesson #4, I Am the Coolest...2024-10-0250 min
Sense and Sustainability - A sustainable procurement podcastEpisode 51 - Ali Horriyat – Influencing millions of people towards a sustainable future - Part 2 of 3Send us a textFind about Campassiviste, Ali’s vision to engage millions of people by bringing people together in person, using the arts and entertainment as a catalyst. 2024-09-3023 min
Sense and Sustainability - A sustainable procurement podcastEpisode 50 - Meet Ali Horriyat – the man who gave away $100M - Part 1 of 3Send us a textListen to Ali’s heartfelt story about his journey from riches to rags as he started to understand the impact of his “success” in the financial services sector. 2024-09-2336 minWell-ReadEpisode 141 - Auto-Buy AuthorsDo you have a list of authors who are auto-buys when they release a new book? We’re delving into some of ours!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Ann Patchett books
Emily Henry books
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Abby Jimenez books
Ali Hazelwood books
Liz Moore books
Kate Morton books
Tana French books
Leigh Bardugo books
Celeste Ng books
Anthony Horowitz books
Sarah Dessen books
Sarah MacLean books
Ruth Ware books
Ann’s picks:
The Littl...2024-08-1656 min
The Wellness PodTalking infertility with Ali Prato of Infertile AFOn this episode of the Wellness Pod, I chat with Ali Prato, creator of the podcast Infertile AF and founder of the Infertile AF Group. We talk about her journey with secondary infertility and how it led her to contribute her talents to infertility awareness. You can listen to Ali's podcast at Infertile AF and find more info about Ali and her work at Infertile AF Group also, check out Ali's new book Work of ART2024-05-0730 min
Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionBeat Imposter Syndrome and Enhance Your Performance with The Batman Effect | Ali AbdaalAll of us feel imposter syndrome at some point. Whether it's in a new job, facing a hard task or meeting new people, that sense of fear and stop us from performing to the best of our ability. Ali Abdaal, the world's No.1 productivity expert, shares a surprising technique that you can use to conquer your fear and perform better whatever the task. Ali is Professor X. Who are you?Listen to the full episode hereWatch the full episode on Youtube here2024-04-1706 min
The Lisa Ann ExperienceComedy & Conversations: The Lisa Ann Experience with Ali KolbertJoin host Lisa Ann and special guest comedian Ali Kolbert for a hilarious and insightful episode of "The Lisa Ann Experience." Get ready for an entertaining blend of comedy, storytelling, and personal anecdotes as Lisa Ann kicks off the show with a captivating monologue. Then, sit back and enjoy as Lisa and Ali share their unique perspectives and engage in lively conversation.But that's not all! Stick around until the end as Lisa Ann delves into the Ask Lisa Ann mailbag, answering listener questions and providing candid advice on love, life, and everything in between. Tune in for...2024-04-171h 18
babblingsNew Season, Same B**** | Free Palestine! + Jesus Wasn’t A Virgin and the Demonization of Sexuality | 2.0Babblings is back! A little cleaner, but still the same old rambles of a twentysomething :) Welcome back let's chat where I've been, Gaza, allowing yourself to transform, and purity culture. I filmed this around Easter and thought it was no better time to remind everyone Jesus wasn't a virgin! TIMESTAMPS:0:00 INTRO1:22 LIFE UPDATES5:24 EMBRACING TRANSFORMATION/ NOT BEING A CAREER GIRL14:11 ORACLE CARD PULL22:52 CURRENT EVENTS CORNER: Free Palestine!36:22 PURITY CULTURE RESOURCES:Stay Up To Date On Palestine- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/longfo...Donate- https://www.actionaid...2024-04-161h 14
Hevruta: Jewish texts and their influence on our livesAnn Goldstein: The Art of TranslationThis month, Ali and Phil interview Ann Goldstein, a former editor at The New Yorker and the translator of works by, among others, Elena Ferrante and Primo Levi. We discuss Primo Levi's novel "The Truce" and the unique challenges of translating Holocaust narratives.2024-03-2755 min
Iced Coffee TalksAli Kates On How To Release Trauma Trapped In The Body, Heal Your Trauma & Somatic ExperiencingToday, Trauma Recovery Coach Ali Kates joined me for a very insightful conversation about trauma and why talk therapy doesn’t always help to overcome trauma. Trauma can be stored in the body and manifest in many different ways. Tune in to learn more on how to release trauma that's trapped into the body, how to heal your trauma and somatic experiencing therapy.
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St. Ann Parish PodcastLENT | How to Pray ft. Ali HoffmanWelcome to the Lenten Series on the St. Ann Parish Podcast.Â
Today is Ash Wednesday. Co-host, Nicole Richards, and guest, Ali Hoffman, will be discussing basics of prayer, how to pray and where to start on your journey of prayer. 2024-02-1617 min
Write4JoyFinding Joy in Writing and Life with Kara Leigh Miller!Hey Joy-Seekers!I hope you're all doing great. We have a new episode up on the channel, and I can't wait to share all the joy-filled wisdom from our guest, Kara Leigh Miller. In this episode, Kara dives into where she finds joy in writing and life, and it's truly inspiring. Here's some highlights of what you can expect from this episode:Keys to Finding Joy: Kara shares her insights on finding joy in writing and life. She talks about the importance of personal permission to step away, embracing discovery writing, and the joy in the...2024-02-1422 min
St. Ann Parish PodcastLENT | On The Way to Return (Ash Wednesday)Welcome to the Lenten Series on the St. Ann Parish Podcast.
Today is Ash Wednesday. Co-host, Nicole Richards, and guest, Ali Hoffman, will be discussing how to return to the Lord this lenten season. 2024-02-1415 minWell-ReadWell-Read Episode 132 - Deep Dive into RomanceIn honor of Valentine’s Day, learn everything you need to know about the romance genre!
Books and other media mentioned in this episode:
Webinar: Crash Course in Romance
Nicholas Sparks books
Colleen Hoover books
Hello Stranger by Katherine Center
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Sarah Adams books
Mindy Klasky Tropes List
Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
The Hating Game (fi...2024-02-081h 17
Kinda Hot Kinda Healthy With Maddy Martinez and Ali LarrabeeE16 New Loco, Same BishesMake sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and send us your health / relationship / life / just need advice on, questions to kindahotpod@gmail.com to have us answer your questions on the show. Find us on all streaming platforms here, including the full video experience on our YouTube channel 🫶 https://bit.ly/kindahotkindahealthypod Don’t forget to sign-up for Maddy’s February Steps Challenge! Go here to get started: https://bit.ly/February-Footsteps-Challenge 0:00- intro 3:50- Retreat recap 7:30- Lisa Ann is not a housewife 11:00- making friends2024-02-071h 14
Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, NutritionWorld’s No.1 Productivity Expert: How Ali Abdaal Got The Life He Wanted by Answering THIS QuestionThe internet is awash with easy fixes for better productivity. Get more done and you’ll finally feel better - that’s we all expect. But to-do lists will never be complete. What if you tweaked your habits to they actually make you feel good? That’s Ali Abdaal’s aim. He’s the internet’s most followed productivity expert, with over 5 million subscribers on YouTube. So with a new year upon us, this will teach you how to stop procrastinating for good. Ali’s advice will ensure 2024 is your most abundant year yet, and allow you to achieve your...2024-02-071h 23Write4JoyA Writer's Pursuit of Joy: Ann Hunter on Writing, Representation, and GratitudeHey Joy Seekers!I hope you're all doing amazing! I'm thrilled to finally be back with season 2 of the Write4Joy show where we dive into the world of joy, happiness, and, of course, writing. In this episode, I caught up with one of my besties, Ann Hunter, for a heartwarming and inspiring conversation. So, grab a cozy spot and get ready to be uplifted!Here are 5 keys that you'll take away from our chat with Ann Hunter:1. The power of gratitude: Ann shares how being grateful for the small things in life...2024-01-3118 min
Inspire and Connect; Your Podcast for Life and BusinessFeeling safe to explore more about YOU and Spirituality with Carol-Ann ReidWe are joined by Carol-Ann Reid and I just knew it would be a match made in heaven. I knew before recording that Ali and Carol Anne would get along so well. This episode is Unedited with dogs barking talk haha! Carol Ann Reid is a life and business coach, podcaster, author, HeartHealer™ and mum to twin boys. This conversation will feed your soul. We talk about HeartHealing™, Awakening, Parent Wounds, Chakras, share experiences of Anxiety, the power of our senses and sooo much more. We recorded this episode just 4 months after losing my Dad to s...2023-12-0454 min
The HER LAB Podcast: YOU. Unfiltered & Alive!BACK TO THE BASICS to Regain Your Hormone Power with Ali Damron!Send us a textHormones can suck sometimes, can't they?They can leave you feeling victim to the night sweats, mood changes, body changes and low energy.But you're in for a real treat today with Ali!Whether you're in perimenopause [or on the other end of the spectrum in postmenopause], she brings you BACK TO THE BASICS with her signature model for regaining your hormone power!CONNECT WITH ALI!Ali a wife, and mother to two sweet little boys, as well as a hormone...2023-11-2933 min
Cold and MissingCold and Missing: Ann Marie Burr During a stormy August night in Tacoma, Washington 8 year-old Ann Marie Burr got up with her crying sister. After waking her mom up to help with her little sister Ann is sent back to bed. But by 5:15am Ann had vanished without a trace from her bed. The front door and a window were open but otherwise nothing was out of place. Hundreds of people will search for Ann and they’ll never find a trace of her. Years later, after Ted Bundy was arrested, police in Ann’s case wondered if a 14 year-old Bundy could have started his kill...2023-08-2834 min
Behind the BobBehind the Bob - the one with Shameema AliIt's another episode with a special guest and this time Carrie-Ann is talking with Shameema Ali, Senior Communications and Engagement Manager at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.Shameema shares her thoughts and advice on diversity in the profession and why communications professionals should consider a career in public sector communications. 02:07 - being thrown in at the deep end06:37 - dealing with imposter syndrome08:29 - the role of leaders in our profession13:07 - opportunities to develop in public sector comms15:20 - using our diversity to our...2023-08-1620 min
Iced Coffee TalksBotox, Filler And All That You Need To Know With Ali PatekAli Patek is an aesthetician nurse at SkinSpirit in Austin, Texas, who specializes in injectables like botox and filler. We chat about pros and cons, what made her leave the plastic surgery world and all that you need to know for your next appointment!  2023-06-2040 min
Asian Book ClubIs Grandma Snitching on Me? (Book Club Pick 3.1)After reading through the entire poetry collection, we quote three pieces that resonated with each of us and talk about the themes we see tying the pieces together. Although specific historical contexts are not the main focus, we notice how they influence the everyday situations in the speaker's life.
As a quick side note, we refer to Bodega as a chapbook. However, Su Hwang shared with us that this is a full poetry collection! Many thanks to Su Hwang for this correction.
Su Hwang is a writer and activist...2023-06-0750 min