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The Squarepeg Podcast127. Autism's healing mechanism: an autism and OCD journeyAnna has been on a real journey of self discovery, from refusing to entertain the idea that she might have a diagnosable condition, to devouring every book she could get her hands on that might help her understand her autism and OCD. Now in her thirties, Anna talks to me about her experiences of the autism diagnostic process, having OCD and receiving treatment in various forms, and becoming housebound following the Covid pandemic. She also shares her fascinating internal world of synaesthesia, and the solace she finds in her many intense interests. Squarepeg i...2025-03-081h 07
The Devil in Detail#132 Devil In Our Midst #3Things amp up as Grendel Jonah's presence at the UNOW dumping site is causing major issues, I mean...people are blowing up like many a Spinal Tap drummer. Caroline reveals a Grendely past and an underground expedition turns deadly... All that and more...as we get into the Devil...in Detail... Written by STEVE SEAGLE Art and lettering by PAUL GRIST Color work by BERNIE MIREAULT & KATHRYN DELANEY Cover art by MATT WAGNER Main podcast page: https://thedevilindetail.libsyn.com Eli Schwab https://cosmiclionproductions.com/2025-03-0431 min
The Squarepeg Podcast125. Autism is the easiest piece: starting over after years of misdiagnosesMalori talks about her experience of spending seven years being given various misdiagnoses and being medicated and treated for conditions that she didn't have. Now, with the knowledge that she is autistic, Malori reflects back on her journey through the mental health system, what she's learned, and what's changed for the better since she first sought help for the difficulties that she was experiencing back in 2015. Content warning: in this episode, Malori shares some of her experience of getting treatment for an eating disorder. Squarepeg is a podcast in which I talk to other late...2025-02-221h 13
The Watchung Booksellers PodcastEpisode 23: Telling It Like It IsIn this episode of the Watchung Booksellers Podcast, audiobook narrators Stephanie Willing, Sura Siu, and Khristine Hvam discuss the craft of storytelling for audiobooks.Stephanie Willing is a local author whose contemporary fantasy middle-grade debut West of the Sea was a Junior Guild Library selection. She’s an award-winning audiobook narrator and voice actor who has narrated for many other kidlit authors such as A. S. King, Sara Pennypacker, and R.L. Stine, as well as across genres for authors such as Jeffrey Deaver, Hank Philippi Ryan, Kim Hooper, and F. Paul Wilson. She has he...2024-10-0144 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Chat with Kim Ingleby: Merging Mindfulness with Modern ScienceJoin us this week as we welcome the exceptional mind and body coach, Kim Ingleby, to share her compelling insights on spirituality and its role in our lives. Kim's remarkable ability to intertwine the spiritual with the scientific offers a fresh perspective on wellness.
From her early intuitive experiences to the diverse cultural influences that shaped her, Kim discusses the profound impact her personal and health challenges have had on her life philosophy. She imparts the significance of infusing our days with life, and her wealth of wisdom gained from clients young and old alike underscores the...2024-05-2846 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Chat with Deborah Nicholls: Healing from Within with the Wisdom of CacaoJoin us as we welcome Deborah Nichols to Sacred Chat, where she shares her transformative journey from the stage to the spiritual realm. Deborah opens her heart to us about her evolution from a performer to a spiritual healer, sharing her experiences with cacao and plant medicine. Listen in as she recounts her explorations, and the breakthrough that connected her to the profound healing powers of cacao.
In this episode we honor the sacred practice of cacao ceremonies and discuss the importance of intention in our interactions with nature. Deborah emphasizes the transformative power of a 14-day...2024-05-1451 min
The Squarepeg Podcast118. Bonus: Building a happy and authentic autistic lifeIn this bonus episode I share more about my own autism journey, and talk about my career-ending burnout and creating authentically autistic lives we don't want to escape from. Squarepeg is a podcast in which neurodivergent women, and trans and nonbinary people, explore navigating a neurotypical world and share their insights, challenges and successes. I hope that these conversations will be inspiring and thought provoking, open you up to new ways of thinking about being neurodivergent, and help you feel more connected to a worldwide community of people with similar experiences. I...2024-05-0417 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Chat with Liz Norman: Stars and Self - Unveiling Your Inner CosmosJoin us on Sacred Chat as we welcome the insightful Liz Norman, an astrologer and homeopath, for a riveting discussion on how astrology intertwines with personal growth. Liz's transition from the corporate world to the healing arts through her children's health challenges is a captivating journey that led her to harness the celestial language of astrology. She opens up about her approach to astrology as an archetypal language and how recognizing psychological energies reflected in our birth charts can empower and validate our personal experiences. Listen in as Liz explains how understanding the placement of planets like Mars can...2024-04-301h 03
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Chat with Kathryn Paul: Nature's Healing MagicJoin us for this week's chat through the realms of empathy, nature, and spiritual experiences with my guest, Kathryn Paul. Kathryn is a researcher in nature connectedness and eco-psychology at the University of Derby, and we chat about her profound connection to nature, as well as her intriguing encounters with spirit, and offering insights into how these early life inclinations can shape our paths towards personal well-being.
Discover the transformative power of nature in our lives as we discuss the magic and benefits it holds for our mental and physical well-being. From the interconnectedness of ecosystems to the therapeutic routines...2024-04-1757 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Chat with Lorraine McDonald: Navigating Grief and Spirituality.When the tapestry of life is torn by loss, the threads of faith and perseverance can become elusive. My friend Lorraine, a seasoned medium, joins me to navigate the murky waters of spirituality and grief, sharing her poignant experiences. We explore the jagged terrain where spiritual beliefs and the realities of our world collide. This episode opens a window into the soul-shaking journey of personal transformation that unfolds in the wake of life's most challenging moments, and how these experiences can carve out a deeper capacity to support others enduring similar paths.2024-04-0242 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyBonus episode: Garden of Light MeditationFor something a bit different this week, and in the midst of this eclipse energy, I thought you might like this meditation. We’ll be back with our normal chat next episode!2024-03-2626 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Chat with Niki Kinsella: Embracing Your Feminine Essence: A Journey of Self-Love, Healing, and Humorous Self-DiscoveryJoin us on Sacred Chat this week as Caz laughs out loud through an enlightening conversation with Niki Kinsella, author of the Feminine Energy Guide, as we uncover the power of feminine energy and its impact on our lives.
Nikki opens up about her transformation from a state of anxiety and depression to embracing self-love and spiritual strategy. Together, we navigate the societal pressures that often disconnect us from our true selves and discuss the importance of creating space in our hectic lives to reconnect with our essence.
Discover the art of self-care and the...2024-03-1257 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Chat with Claire Stone: The Tarot Cheat Formula, Female Archangels and Empowerment Through Eclectic SpiritualityJoin us for the season opener of Sacred Chat! This week Caz catches up with Claire Stone, author of "The Female Archangels" and "The Tarot Cheat Formula".
We discuss everything from the often-overlooked female archangels, Claire's journey into spirituality and her encounters with mystical experiences, her new book and lots more!
This episode also sheds light on the transformative power of personal determination! Claire's unwavering passion for reading and writing, coupled with her spirit guide's nudge, led her to success - backed by her sheer determination to not let anything get in her way! We...2024-02-2741 min
Stories in Two - Book PodcastS06E01 - 2023 Round-Up and Catch-UpWelcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast 📚✨ After a brief hiatus, we're thrilled to kick off a brand new season, and we've got a lot to catch up on. In this episode, join us as we dive into the literary wonders that shaped our 2023 reading journey and set the stage for an exciting season ahead. 🎉📖 This week, we're recapping our year in books, sharing our favourites, whether it's a captivating series or a standalone gem, we've got the bookish highlights that stood out. We'll spill the beans on our Goodreads challenges, plus, get an exclusive pe...2024-01-1755 minStories in Two - Book PodcastS06E01 - 2023 Round-Up and Catch-UpWelcome back to the Stories in Two Podcast 📚✨ After a brief hiatus, we're thrilled to kick off a brand new season, and we've got a lot to catch up on. In this episode, join us as we dive into the literary wonders that shaped our 2023 reading journey and set the stage for an exciting season ahead. 🎉📖 This week, we're recapping our year in books, sharing our favourites, whether it's a captivating series or a standalone gem, we've got the bookish highlights that stood out. We'll spill the beans on our Goodreads challenges, plus, get an exclusive pe...2024-01-1755 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyExploring Spiritual Awakenings and Animal Communication with Karin BruèreAre you ready to experience a transformative spiritual journey? Listen in as we delve into the mystical world of Karin Bruère, a gifted soul who’s harnessed her spiritual awakening to help animals and humans alike. Born with a clear sense of telepathy, we explore Karin’s evolution from a child with an innate empathy for animals to an accomplished animal communicator, Reiki practitioner, certified Angel Card Reader, and Shamanic Guide.
Prepare to be enlightened as we dive deep into Karen's astounding experiences with animals and babies. Her compassion for animals has not only allowed her to connect with them...2023-09-2052 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyThe Intuitive Guide: Jessica Paschke's Path to MediumshipEver felt a connection with the spiritual realm but didn't quite know how to explore it? Jessica Paschke, an experienced psychic medium and intuitive guide, joins us to share her transformative journey. From her first encounter with astral traveling during her upbringing to mastering her inherent gifts, Jessica’s story is one of embracing the unknown and finding personal joy in guiding others. She also reveals how different paths in spiritual journeys can lead to varied outcomes.
Imagine having a spiritual BFF to share your psychic experiences with! Jessica and her psychic confidant, Andrea, share a unique bond as they na...2023-09-1356 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyBehind the Scenes of Ghost Hunting with Todd MichaelsJoin us for an enthralling journey into the supernatural with Todd Michaels, the host of The Empathecary Podcast and The Sandy and Toddcast, and a paranormal investigator. Todd takes us behind the scenes of his fascinating work, sharing some of his spine-tingling experiences such as hearing phantom conversations and feeling an unseen entity growl. With a keen interest in ghost hunting and paranormal research, Todd has honed his spiritual understanding over the years, shifting his focus from physical apparitions to the presence of spiritual energies.
As Todd's spiritual journey unfolds, he discusses the profound impact of paranormal experiences on his...2023-09-0649 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyExperience Dragons: A Conversation with Original Dragon Lady Caroline MitchellJoin us on an extraordinary journey into the mystical world of dragons and spirituality with Caroline Mitchell, aka the Original Dragon Lady. Discover the life-altering experiences that triggered Caroline's journey, her unique childhood experience, and her path that led her to meet her dragons. Get an inside look into her experiences with dragons and how they have become a significant part of her spiritual journey.
We also travel back to the 80s, where we discuss the challenges of finding tarot cards and the emergence of the National Spiritualist Union. Learn about Caroline's manifestation of her dream to teach at the...2023-08-301h 04
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyRedefining Expectations: The Transformation of Holly's Spiritual and Personal LifePrepare to be captivated as we welcome our extraordinary guest Holly, founder of The Medicine Woman Collective. This episode promises a deep dive into Holly's amazing transformation, as she opens up about her spiritual explorations, the societal expectations she faced as a woman, and how she found balance in life she was seeking.
Join us as Holly unravels her path to self-discovery that began with a poster in a chiropractor's office, leading her to the shores of meditation, Reiki, Buddhism, and Ayurveda. Listen to her wisdom on how understanding Ayurveda's energetic patterns can help us stay in balance and truly...2023-08-231h 08
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyEmbracing Vulnerability with Seryna MyersEver had a moment that shook you to your very core, steering you onto a path you never thought you'd tread? That's exactly what happened to our guest on this episode, Seryna Myers, when an enlightening weekend of ayahuasca ceremonies led her to rediscover her spiritual roots. Previously, Seryna had shut down her spiritual side, a side that as a child, allowed her to commune with angels and the departed. We examine how these spiritual shut down years were integral in her personal growth and healing journey.
Seryna’s tales of transformation don't stop at spirituality. She also delves into he...2023-08-1653 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyThe Power of Manifestation: A Deep Dive with Vix MarieThis week I chat to Vix Marie, eccletic, clairsentient witch who mentors others on their journey of self love, power reclamation and transformation; and author of The Witch Way to Manifest.
Vix shares with us her unique spiritual journey and uncovering the magic in manifesting and witchcraft. Starting her path in the company of practicing witches, Vix brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences, all of which she channels into her work as a university lecturer, healer, and businesswoman. Her journey is not only intriguing but also serves as a testament to the potential we all carry to tap into...2023-08-0939 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallyIt's your journey - you cannot do it wrong: Spiritual wisdom with Katie OmanThis week I chat to Katie Oman, a women's empowerment coach, author, teacher, oracle, creatrix, Queen, Goddess, Phoenix, and all-round firecracker.
Find out more about Katie's work on her website https://katieoman.co.uk and follow her on social media @katieoman1111.
Visit my website: www.sacredmoon.me or find me on socials @sacredmoonuk and reach out with any comments or questions.2023-08-0245 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Origins - My storyWelcome to "Sacred Origins," the podcast where extraordinary souls share personal tales of discovery and transformation during their spiritual journeys. Join us as we chat with fascinating individuals from all walks of life, revealing their sacred origins. Hear firsthand accounts of pivotal moments that ignited their spiritual awakening.
In this episode I share my own story - from a child that loved the Worst Witch books, to releasing my own and more.
You can find out more on my website: www.sacredmoon.me or on social media @sacredmoonuk.2023-07-2334 min
Sacred Chat: Living SpirituallySacred Origins: trailerWelcome to "Sacred Origins," the podcast where extraordinary souls come together to share their personal tales of discovery and transformation during their spirituality journey.
To find out more visit www.sacredmoon.me and sign up for the newsletter to get notifications of new episodes. 2023-07-1501 min
The Squarepeg Podcast104. S8 E12: Permission slip: embracing an authentically autistic life with no blueprintGem Kennedy is a Coach and podcaster from Essex in the UK. They are non-binary and queer, and self identified as autistic and ADHD last year, at 35. They are a Transformational Coach, facilitator and advocate, supporting neurodivergent and queer folk, present a podcast called Queers & Co., and are also co-parent to two home educated autistic children. They are passionate about body liberation, queering things, spirituality, children's rights and playing the ukulele! We covered a lot in this conversation! But a few of the things we talk about are: ➡ Gem’s early experi...2023-06-171h 04
The Squarepeg Podcast103. S8 E11: From feeling 'deficient' to self acceptance, research and advocating for autistic colleaguesKirstie Pickles is an equine vet, academic, mum and mental health advocate from Derbyshire in the UK. Now 49, she was diagnosed autistic at 47, following her daughter’s diagnosis. She is passionate about sharing her story and raising the awareness of neurodiversity to allow for better self-advocacy and reduce the stigma associated with autism, and is currently researching autism within her profession, and is involved in an autism awareness training programme for medical professionals as an expert by experience. In our conversation we talk about: ➡ Her lifelong special interest and determination to become a vet...2023-06-1058 min
The Squarepeg Podcast100. S8 E8: A sense of purpose: finding our own path and place in the world as autistic adultsRosie Smith is the owner of a non-profit radical bookshop in Canton in Cardiff, just a couple of miles from where I live. Now 32, she grew up just outside Cardiff with her mum and sister. Leaving school at 16 due to anxiety, eating disorders and mental health issues, she found her people in music, joining bands and doing various different jobs until she decided to open the bookshop in 2019, after quitting her 27th job. Rosie’s wonderful shop, Shelf Life, works with independent publishers to stock a range of fiction and nonfiction books centering neurodiversity, disability and...2023-05-2057 min
The Squarepeg Podcast97. S8 E5: Finding logic in chaos, burnout, and reconnecting with our internal compass and autistic joyMartine van Bijlert is a writer and researcher from the Netherlands. Now 52, she grew up in Iran and worked in places like Kabul, Grozny and Tehran as an aid worker, diplomat and researcher. She now divides her time between her own creative projects and her work for the Afghanistan Analysts Network, a Kabul-based think tank she founded with friends. She is self-identified autistic and ADHD, and says she feels like she has always been surrounded by neurodivergent people, as a child, during her studies and in her work abroad, and perhaps because of that she thought things w...2023-04-291h 01
The Squarepeg Podcast96. S8 E4: Safety, community and representation for Black and minority ethnic / global majority autistic peopleNaomi Clarke is a freelance writer, community mentor, fundraiser and Human Design reader. She self diagnosed as autistic around two years ago, but due to inequality in the medical system has so far not been able to get a formal diagnosis. She describes herself as an autistic, queer, mixed race person with two children (one of her sons was diagnosed autistic 5 years ago). She wears a lot of hats in her life; she writes for work and for personal interest, and is passionate about building lives outside of the system of mainstream schooling. Un...2023-04-221h 00
The Relationship ChannelThree steps to declutter your life in a week.There's much talk about de-cluttering your home, but in this episode I talk about de-cluttering internally. I discuss three steps to declutter your life in a week.1. Taking charge of your thinking.2. Getting your thoughts out there professionally so others know what you’re thinking.3. Letting go of past issues.Enjoy!ResourcesBooksThe Mediator's Handbook by Jennifer E. Beer and Caroline C. PackardA Manager's Guide to Coaching by Anne Loehr and Brian EmersonForgiveness and Work by Dr Deborah WelchAnger: Taming a Powerful Emotion by D...2022-12-2015 min
Straight White American JesusMonster in the Mirror: Ep. 3 - The Asiatic Criminal MastermindMonster in the Mirror Episode 3:The trope of the “Asiatic criminal mastermind” has haunted Asians for over a century, from the notorious Fu Manchu right up to the myths of dastardly Wuhan virologists circulating in the COVID era. But these myths, which have helped fuel a historic spike in anti-Asian racism, didn’t start with Sax Rohmer’s “Devil Doctor.” Before Fu Manchu, there was Dr. Yen How, the villain of M.P. Shiel’s smash hit The Yellow Danger (1898). In this episode, we examine how Asians today live not only in the shadow of the ruthless Yen How, but als...2022-11-1808 minPremium Ad-Free: Straight White American JesusMonster in the Mirror: Ep. 3 - The Asiatic Criminal MastermindMonster in the Mirror Episode 3:The trope of the “Asiatic criminal mastermind” has haunted Asians for over a century, from the notorious Fu Manchu right up to the myths of dastardly Wuhan virologists circulating in the COVID era. But these myths, which have helped fuel a historic spike in anti-Asian racism, didn’t start with Sax Rohmer’s “Devil Doctor.” Before Fu Manchu, there was Dr. Yen How, the villain of M.P. Shiel’s smash hit The Yellow Danger (1898). In this episode, we examine how Asians today live not only in the shadow of the ruthless Yen How, but als...2022-11-1808 min
Two Lit ChicksA Conversation with Georgia PritchettGeorgia Pritchett is a multi-award-winning comedy and drama writer, who has five Emmys, six Writers Guild awards, two Golden Globes, a BAFTA and a Producer’s Guild award. She is currently a writer and co-executive producer on HBO's critically acclaimed show, Succession, which is currently filming the fourth season. Georgia was the co-executive producer and writer on the HBO multi-Emmy winning show Veep, which ran for seven seasons. Georgia recently show-ran The Shrink Next Door for Apple TV: an adaptation of the hit podcast, it starred Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd and Kathryn Hahn. She wrote thre...2022-11-141h 06