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Restless ExcellenceThe Cost of Excellence No One Talks AboutSend us a textIn this episode of Restless Excellence, Tonya Richards explores the hidden cost of high performance; the toll excellence can take when it stops being a choice and starts becoming an obligation. Through personal reflection and lived experience, she names what many high achievers feel but struggle to articulate: the exhaustion that doesn’t match the success, the tension that lingers even when you’re doing everything “right.”This episode examines:How excellence can quietly shift from a tool into an identityThe “strong one” role and why it’s often assigned, not chosenWhy...
2026-01-2925 min
The Squarepeg Podcast142 [Re-release] Being an autistic extrovert, people watching and managing our energyThis episode was recorded in early 2021 and originally released as part of the third season of Squarepeg. I was delighted to get to speak to Vera again recently, in 2026, and that new episode is now available for you to listen to. So I'm re-releasing my original conversation with Vera here, so that anyone who wants to can refresh their memory before listening to our more recent conversation in episode 143. At the time this was recorded Vera was in her 40s, had just been diagnosed autistic and was working as a life coach. Originally from the Czech Republic...
2026-01-2458 min
Faces of AtlanticSurprised by Joy | Teri Kingston, Real Impact SpeakingWhat happens when grief becomes the teacher and storytelling becomes the way forward?
In this Faces of Atlantic conversation, I sat down with Teri Kingston, speaker coach, storyteller, widow, and guide for leaders learning how to show up more fully as human beings. Teri’s journey through anticipatory grief, loss, and rebuilding life after the death of her husband reshaped not only how she lives, but how she helps others find their voice.
We talked about why grief belongs in the workplace, how leadership begins with self-awareness, and why authenticity on stage and in life is...
2026-01-1237 min
Immaterial WorldFWD JOY with Chrissy RutherfordChrissy Rutherford is a writer, speaker, content creator, and mental health advocate committed to fostering honest conversations about well-being in the digital age. With over 15 years experience in fashion and media, she now uses her platform to destigmatize mental health struggles, share personal stories, and champion vulnerability as a powerful tool for connection.In 2021, she launched FWD JOY, a personal development newsletter that has cultivated a loyal readership exploring topics like anxiety, self-worth, relationships, spirituality, and the pursuit of joy.In this episode, Chrissy chats curiosity + how it inspires us in all parts of life...
2026-01-071h 03
That's Where I'm AtEP 68: Permission Granted: How to Prioritize Pleasure and Presence in Your Everyday Life with Amy JonesIn this episode of "That's Where I'm At," host Laura sits down with Amy Jones — a Reflector Mentor, Sacred Strategist, and award-winning Publisher who generated over $1M in new client revenue in her first year of business while working part-time as a single mom of three. As a rare Reflector (just 1% of the population), Amy blends intuitive clarity with grounded, strategic leadership to help women build sustainable, soul-led businesses rooted in rhythm, purpose, and inner truth. Before founding LIVE WITH INTENT Media Group, Amy spent more than two decades in corporate sales and leadership across IBM, TELUS, an...
2026-01-0735 min
pepp talks with sue richards37 - Why joy isn’t optional (and how it fuels your business)In this episode of pepp talks, I’m sharing why joy isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s the fuel that powers your energy, focus, and success. I talk about how taking up tap lessons has shifted my outlook in just two weeks, and why doing something just for the fun of it can ripple through every area of your life and business.Plus, if you’re ready for a simple way to lighten your mental load and reconnect with yourself, join me for the first Clarity and Calm Journaling Circle tomorrow, 23rd September at 8pm...
2025-09-2211 min
The Squarepeg Podcast134 [S10 E6] Making your body a nicer place to live: autism and a different approach to physical fitness** We're taking a 2-week mid-season break – new episodes will start again on Saturday 27 September ** Leighanne Stephens is a fitness and lifestyle coach for neurodivergent women and non binary people. Now 27, she was diagnosed autistic two years ago, with as she puts it, 'a surprise addition of ADHD'. Leighanne lives in London and has been self employed since leaving college, niching down to work exclusively with neurodivergent folk last year. In our conversation we talk about the effects of burnout, how Leighanne has come to accept her spiky profile, the relationships between dyspraxia, coordination, rh...
2025-09-061h 04
Light Of Dawn!!Christian Hockey Parallels 5 !“Your thoughts matter. Drop a line and share your reflections.”Experience a powerful and creative journey in Part Five of "Hockey Christian Parallels," where the world of hockey becomes an inspiring allegory for the Christian life. In this episode, positive character traits like faith, joy, peace, boldness, and love come alive as players on God's team, facing off against spiritual adversaries such as fear, condemnation, and lust. Through vivid storytelling, listeners witness dramatic moments on the rink—where boldness breaks the back of fear, righteousness silences condemnation, and joy lifts peace back onto the ice. Each en...
2025-07-2138 min
Light Of Dawn!!Christian Hockey Parallels 4 !“Your thoughts matter. Drop a line and share your reflections.”Hockey Christian Parallels – Spiritual Warfare on Ice takes life’s spiritual struggles—fear, temptation, and discouragement—and places them in a high-stakes faceoff on the rink. Inspired by Scripture and timeless allegories like Pilgrim’s Progress, the series transforms destructive forces like Fear, Condemnation, Gluttony, and Depression into rival players battling against God’s team: Faith, Love, Joy, Forgiveness, Restraint, and Boldness. These aren’t just character traits—they’re spiritual weapons for victory.📣 Each episode delivers locker room wisdom and play-by-play inspiration. Watch Boldness slam into Fear, Joy outsk...
2025-07-1940 min
Changemaker ED“U”Awakening the Changemaker Within: From Educator to Empowered FounderIn this heart-centered and deeply inspiring conversation, Joy Meserve and David K. Richards dive into the journey of becoming a changemaker through microschool leadership. They explore personal transformation, intuitive decision-making, and redefining success outside the traditional 9–5 mold. With honesty, humor, and decades of collective leadership experience, they share how embracing autonomy and purpose can fuel a thriving education movement. This episode is both a roadmap and a call to action for anyone ready to reclaim their essence and reimagine learning—for themselves and the next generation.Memorable Quotes:“Start before you feel ready—...
2025-07-021h 05
The Squarepeg Podcast128. Art and autism math: healing and connecting after a late autism diagnosisElinor Trier describes herself as a "Sparkly Champion of Neurodivergent and Queer Joy". She's a neuroqueer AuDHD artist, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, and founder of Elinor Trier Studio, where she creates artwork that reminds us that we're not the 'odd one out', we're 'one of a kind'. Elinor says, "It wasn't until I became a certified weirdo by getting an official autism diagnosis in my mid-thirties that my life started to actually make sense." In this conversation we talk about the power of art to heal and connect us, the relationship between her art and her...
2025-05-0358 min
The Idea Junkies Podcast007 The Art of Adventure, with Alastair HumphreysAdventure isn’t about where you go, it’s about how you see the world. In this episode, professional adventurer and bestselling author Alastair Humphreys joins Laura Richards to explore the power of adventure, from cycling across continents to embracing microadventures and the doorstep mile. He breaks down why stepping outside your comfort zone - whether through an epic expedition or a single night under the stars - can transform your perspective, reconnect you with nature, and spark a deeper sense of fulfilment. Episode 007 - Show NotesEpisode Title:The Art of Adventure, with Alastair Hump...
2025-03-1242 min
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...
2025-03-081h 07
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
Nursing Scholarly Fireside PodcastEpisode #3 - Dr. Joy KiefferJoy Kieffer, PhD, RN, CCTN, NEA-BC, is a clinical education specialist at Carteret Health Care, in North Carolina. She has worked in intensive care, specializing in organ transplant care, and as an administrator in academic and clinical nursing. She has taught in undergraduate and graduate education and shared her expertise on research at conventions and symposiums. Her passion is helping the next generation of nurses excel academically and clinically through evidence-based practice.
2025-01-3132 min
Marriage in Real LifeFrom Hustle to Harmony: Strengthening Your Marriage This ChristmasSend us a textRediscover the joy of the holiday season by embracing meaningful connections and innovative traditions. We promise you'll learn how to manage holiday stress and enhance relationships by fostering open communication and appreciation. By managing expectations and responsibilities, couples can prevent misunderstandings and stress, turning potentially overwhelming holiday duties into a shared, joyful experience. Learn how to transition from traditional gift exchanges to acts of generosity that bring deeper meaning to the season, and explore creating realistic holiday schedules that prioritize your family while respecting broader commitments.Have you ever felt the...
2024-12-0345 min
Community RoutesEpisode 111: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Joy)Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel for a joyous episode on joy! What are the benefits? What happens when there's excess?
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2024-11-1934 min
The Vernon Richard ShowDream Jobs and Emotion Based Testing: Using Feelings As HeuristicsIn this conversation, Richard and Vernon discuss their use of AI in their lives and then explore the topic of working at their dream companies. Richard expresses his fascination with SpaceX and the incredible engineering and technology involved in space exploration. Vernon shares his love for video games and the art and science behind their creation.They also touch on the emotions involved in software testing and how they can be clues to underlying problems. The conversation explores various emotions experienced during software testing, including frustration, joy, fear, suspicion, and familiarity. Frustration often arises when encountering bugs...
2024-08-1544 minCommunity RoutesEpisode 109: Emotional Gifts and Activation (Anger and Fear)The positives to anger? The negatives to joy? It may sound strange but understanding both the benefits and limitations to our emotions is life giving. Join Sarah, Julie, and Samuel as they open the series on Emotional Gifts to anger and fear.
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2024-06-1131 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
Verbal Mirrors: ”Reflecting Understanding” PodcastBeyond the Pulpit: Navigating Challenges as a Female PastorIn this episode, host LaVenia Richards interviews Pastor Cassandra Brown about the unique challenges faced by female pastors. Pastor Brown shares her personal experiences and how she navigated through gender bias and discrimination. She emphasizes the importance of listening to people and meeting them where they are, regardless of their background or beliefs. Pastor Brown also discusses the power of social media and how she dealt with online criticism and mockery. Overall, the conversation highlights the resilience and strength of female pastors in overcoming obstacles and staying true to their calling. Cassandra Brown shares her experiences as a female...
2024-05-021h 12
The Squarepeg Podcast116. S9 E11: Rekindling our dimmed spark and reclaiming autistic joyDani Rodwell is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and Co-founder of NeuroSpark Health. She lives in New Jersey, USA. She has worked in the field of autism and neurodevelopmental conditions for over 7 years - including working with neurodivergent youth, a brief period in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), then internships at The Center for Autism and Early Childhood Mental Health, in mental health programming for neurodivergent adults and a support group for parents of neurodivergent adult children. Now 29, Dani self-identified as autistic for five years, before being informally diagnosed in 2023. In...
2024-03-301h 00
Only One Bed in the TavernS1E9: The Jasad HeirJoy and Becca discuss book predictions, favorite characters and scenes, delicious food, and what they’d love to see come to life in the next installment of The Jasad Heir duology by Sara Hashem.
2024-01-221h 18
The Squarepeg Podcast110 [S9 E5] 'My autism journey came out of my trans experience': Navigating gender and autistic identitiesVic Weiner is a youth justice attorney and lifelong social justice activist in the USA. They were brought up by a college professor mother in an unconventional home without a TV, and as a child they always felt like an outsider. However, as they grew up and continued to struggle socially, they realised it wasn't just their unusual upbringing - there was something else going on. They were diagnosed autistic at 34. Vic attended Warren Wilson College, a unique university where the students work and undertake community service in addition to their studies. After struggling to...
2024-01-201h 03That's Where I'm AtEP 14: Overcoming Life's Pain and Rebuilding a Life of Joy: Christina's StoryIn this episode, Laura is joined by Christina Hernandez, a single white female (with a sense of humor). Former wife, stay-at-home-mom, and homeschooler. Presently single, empty nester, grandmother, and wanna be homesteader. Christina's life and goals have completely taken a 180 in the last decade. She is at a place she never thought she would be when she thought of her future. Christina is also very proud of where she is and what she has accomplished, considering they were not her plans. She believes she has pivoted very well, but still harbors resentment. Christina considers herself a contradiction of pain...
2023-12-2756 min
The DR & the DJHumans Need Winterizing, too.
This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke about how to winterize. We winterize our house, car or even a boat but what about us? The winter season has high expectations of being warm, delightful, and filled with joy shared with the people we love. But a lot of the time it is cold, depressing, dark and filled with some bullsh*t from people we’re supposed to love. This is then followed by New Year’s where we seem to try to reinvent ourselves with the pressure and expectation that a “new year, new you” will fix everything...
2023-12-0135 min
Business By Design Duo PodcastEP 24: How to Fall in LOVE with Your Business Again.We've got a special treat for your ears and hearts. Our latest podcast episode is out, and it's all about rekindling that fiery love affair with your business! We're talking about those moments when the spark seems to dim and how to fan those flames to fall head over heels in love with your business all over again. Planning Days: Remember those? Just you, us, and a whiteboard full of dreams. We share how strategic timeouts with mentors or coaches can rejuvenate your passion. Back to Basics: Why did you start this venture? We dive into th...
2023-11-1621 minOnly One Bed in the TavernS1E7: Heir of Fire Pt. 2Joy and Becca dive into all the spoilers in the second half of the third book in SJM's Throne of Glass series.
2023-11-131h 35Only One Bed in the TavernS1E6: Heir of Fire PART 1This whole episode is SPOILER FREE for Sarah J Maas's third book in her Throne of Glass series, Heir of Fire.
Books Joy mentioned:
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas
Books Becca mentioned:
Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
2023-10-301h 03Only One Bed in the TavernS1E5 Mini-Sode: The Origin StoryJoy and Becca chat about how the podcast came to be, where they got their name, and what they do when they aren't chatting away about books!
2023-10-1652 minOnly One Bed in the TavernS1E4: Crown of MidnightWe are covering Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas.
Spoilers begin about the 18:20 minute mark.
Books mentioned at the end
Joy's list
Finding Me by Viola Davis
The Poppy Wars by R.F. Kuang
Becca's List
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah
The Jasad Heir by Sara Hashem
Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
2023-10-0241 minThat's Where I'm AtEP 7: From Struggle to Strength: Eboni's Journey of EmpowermentIn this episode, Laura is joined by Eboni, a mom of four, a certified life coach, and a resilient business owner who has walked the path of divorce, endured abuse, and faced the daunting task of starting her life over as a single mom. She has made it her mission to empower and uplift other women who find themselves in similar circumstances by sharing her journey, struggles, and triumphs. She believes that no matter what you've been through, you have the strength within to heal, thrive, and create a life filled with joy, purpose, and abundance. Eboni shares her...
2023-09-2038 min
Business By Design Duo PodcastEP 16: Bringing FUN into your BusinessEver felt the energy wane in your business? That things are just feeling a bit... stale? In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the importance of infusing FUN into your business in our latest episode. From lively social events to footy tipping, Master Chef-inspired cook-offs, and even embracing days like Donut Day or International Days relevant to your industry, the possibilities to uplift and rejuvenate the energy of your business are endless. Whether it's monthly birthday celebrations or quarterly cocktail parties, find out why you should make room for fun in your business and...
2023-09-2022 min
Marriage in Real LifeUnleashing Joy through Laughter: The Power of Humor in MarriageSend us a textHave you ever felt the power of a hearty belly laugh in the midst of chaos? We, your hosts Eric and Patsy Richards, delve into the heart of this phenomenon in our latest episode of 'Marriage in Real Life.' we navigate the waves of laughter and its pivotal role in successful unions. Our personal experiences, interspersed with hilarious anecdotes like the wayward rat in the kids' room and the curious case of the elusive pink gown, lay the groundwork for an enlightening discourse on the importance of humor in relationships....
2023-09-1957 minOnly One Bed in the TavernS1E1: The Books That Started It AllWelcome to our very first episode of Only One Bed In The Tavern! In this episode we discuss the books (and movies!) that started our love of reading.
What we are currently reading/just finished reading.
Becca just finished reading Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
Joy just finished reading Happy Place by Emily Henry; currently reading From Blood and Ash series by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Books mentioned throughout the episode
Junie B Jones - Barbara Park
Harry Potter - J.K. Rowling
Nancy Drew - Carolyn Keene
The Chronicles of Narnia - C.S. Lewis
(books mentioned i...
2023-08-2144 min
The Squarepeg Podcast101. S8 E9: From psychiatric trauma to autistic joy: a journey of healing and self discoveryLaura Richmond is a writer and researcher from Southampton in the UK. Now 35, she was diagnosed autistic last year. She had an extremely difficult road to diagnosis. Social and emotional struggles in childhood led to her being in and out of the psychiatric system for 15 years, misdiagnosed and spending time in various psychiatric hospitals. The turning point came when her son was born: after a traumatic birth she developed PTSD and spent time in a psychiatric mother and baby unit. Her positive experience there, so unlike her previous time in hospital, led her to begin...
2023-05-271h 05
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...
2023-04-291h 01
The Squarepeg Podcast93. S8 E1: Sport and fitness the autistic way: from not fitting in to feeling like a superheroMandy Williams is a Volunteer Coordinator with Scottish Women's Autism and a competitive athlete. Originally from Manchester in the UK, she now lives in Stirling in Scotland. She was diagnosed autistic two years ago, aged 45. She is passionate about exercise, and her enthusiasm for this special interest shines out. She has achieved a bronze medal in mountain running, and recently qualified for the World Championship Hyrox event, a global fitness race. I'm delighted to share my conversation with. I loved this conversation so much - Mandy has such good energy and she was a joy...
2023-04-011h 07
Make Prayer BeautifulFour of My Absolute Favorite Resources for All Thoughtful Believers1) "The Surprising Discovery About Those Colonialist, Proselytizing Missionaries." https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2014/january-february/world-missionaries-made.html 2) The 3D Gospel, by Jayson Georges. https://www.amazon.com/3D-Gospel-Ministry-Guilt-Cultures-ebook/dp/B00OV4FVMS 3) Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes, by E. Randolph Richards. https://www.amazon.com/Misreading-Scripture-Western-Eyes-Understand/dp/0830837825 4) Misreading Scripture with Individualist Eyes, by E Randolph Richards. https://www.amazon.com/Misreading-Scripture-Western-Eyes-Understand/dp/0830837825
2023-02-2508 min
Shane TalksBeing Happy Alone: My Thoughts on Single Life on Valentine's Day EP: 67Valentine's Day is a special time of year, but it can also be a reminder of being single or not having someone to share it with.
Please remember that your worth and happiness are not defined by your relationship status. You are loved and valued just the way you are.
Take this day as an opportunity to show yourself some love and do things that bring you joy and happiness. Treat yourself to your favorite meal, watch a movie, read a book, or simply relax and recharge.
Remember, love comes in many forms...
2023-02-1401 min
The Squarepeg Podcast81. S7, Ep1: The challenge of creating the life you want when you diverge from the neurotypical 'norm'Dr Kate Tomas is a Spiritual Mentor who lives in mid Wales in the UK. Kate developed powerful psychic abilities from an early age, and by 22 had built a thriving international practice as a witch, healer and psychic for individuals, multinational brands, governments and CEOs. She holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Theology from the University of Oxford, and is a world expert in Mysticism and Catholic women mystics. In 2018 she started a program called The Spiritual Life Upgrade to give women and non-binary people access to the core teachings of her spiritual tradition. First...
2022-09-2459 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Wear It Like A BadgeHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Wow, we are at episode 20 already, so Hoyt and Chele wanted to spend the time to discuss some of their own take-aways from the WTF podcast thus far, as they have interacted with our amazing guests! And this episode’s quote, once again, sums things up perfectly:
“To live in the body of a survivor is to never be able to leave the scene of a crime. I cannot ignore the fact that I live here.” By Blythe Baird.
Anyone who has suffered trauma, and in our case trauma from any so...
2022-09-1541 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Holy Heaven | Guest Will AllenHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Our quote for Part 2 of of the conversation with the delightful Will Allen perfectly sums up one of the key resources that Will has brought to the table for all of us to partake in— “Rarely, if ever, are any of us healed in isolation. Healing is in itself, an act of communion.” By Bell Hooks
Will’s documentary Holy Hell has been just such a tool for healing, for so many—Which in itself, and collectively, has functioned as an ‘act of communion.’ This film has allowed an endless number...
2022-09-1547 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Holy Hell | Guest Will AllenHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
We think you’re really going to enjoy the treat in store for you with Ep 18—the first part of our two episodes with the incomparable Will Allen—Creator, Producer, Director (“everythinger”) of one of our favorite documentaries about indoctrination and cultic relationships, titled Holy Hell.
If you have not seen this documentary, we strongly recommend it to be on your ‘must watch’ list! Chele remembers watching Holy Hell, and it being one of the crystallizing moments when she realized that the indoctrination process has distinct markers, or a formula to it...
2022-08-1646 min
Spiritual Christian Coffee TalkManaging Strong Negative Feelings Part 1In life, there are many types of trials and tribulations that can cause strong, negative feelings to surface.
This episode explores how to manage these strong emotions and feelings.
Understanding the 4 Emotions: Joy/Anger/Sadness/Fear.
Grasping the main idea of 'being in joy while going through trials and tribulations'.
Gaining greater clarity in regards to managing my strong negative feelings and emotions.
What is your level of emotional fitness?
How do you manage your strong negative feelings?
2022-08-0111 min
The Peace of Food Wellness PodcastCollective Weekly ReadingHere's a fun new weekly series for you!! A weekly collective reading!! Lately doing tarot and recording podcasts have given me joy and I promise myself to continue doing things that bring me peace & joy. So enjoy this reading and take what you connect with! And remember to do things that bring you joy!
Peace, Balance & Flow,
Letitia
P.S.
Check out my *New* E-course How to Heal Your Generational Trauma & Uplift Your Inner-Child
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2022-07-2030 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Girl Uninterrupted | Guest Ashleigh FreckletonHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Welcome to part two of our discussion with the exceptional Ashleigh Freckleton, all the way from Australia! In last week’s episode, Ashleigh sets the stage for what happened with a narcissistic and mentally disturbed “yogi guru,” whose main goal was manipulating and controlling women, for his own disturbed sexual desires and needs. So in this episode she eloquently brings us full circle, as to what broke things open for her, and how she escaped him and this group. But maybe more importantly, Ashleigh carefully lays the groundwork of why and how th...
2022-07-1249 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Gangster Guru | Guest Ashleigh FreckletonHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
What a treat to introduce you to Part One with the lovely and impressive Ashleigh Freckleton, all the way from beautiful Australia! We instantly fell in love with Ashleigh, and not just because of her bubbly & adorable qualities—But because she so eloquently and precisely painted the picture of how someone as dynamic as herself could be duped into a yoga cult, led by a maniacal supposed guru.
Yes her story contains all of the salacious and juicy details of a man grooming women to be his own devoted se...
2022-07-0645 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”After Hours Edition | Better Not Bitter | Guest Tracy NusbaumSo happy to share Part Two of our conversation with the unforgettable Tracy Nusbaum.
It’s Chele here, personally writing this blurb of Episode 15, as I felt the need to share about how deeply touched I was by our intimate discussion with Tracy. I was so enthralled with our conversation, that it’s the very first episode where I literally forgot to read the quote of the day.
Being reminded of what happened to Tracy and all of us that have escaped from the ICOC‘s prison bars that incarcerated our minds moved me, and spoke...
2022-06-281h 19
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”After Hours Edition | Free Therapy | Guest Tracy NusbaumSo excited to introduce Tracy Nusbaum to you in Part One of a two-parter “After Hours” episode. Of course, our “After Hours” episodes are more informal, and usually involve ‘no holds barred’ dialogue AND several glasses of wine! And good Lordy, there was no holding back in this conversation! Chele, Nixie, and Tracy hadn’t all been together for over 20 years from their old ICOC (cult) days, so the memories, stories, outrage, (and wine) was flowing generously!
The types of mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually damaging experiences that Tracy lived through in the ICOC are shocking and traumatizing...
2022-06-211h 03
The Squarepeg Podcast73. S6, Ep6: Building a more authentic autistic life and relationships, and managing health and energy.Solgunn is a life coach from Oslo in Norway. She is 45 and was diagnosed autistic very recently, in April, following her husband's diagnosis last year. She has spent most of her working life in IT, web design, project management and consultancy, but after an unusual adverse reaction to medical treatment, which she believes is linked to her autistic physiology, she found herself suffering from ME and unable to work. She now works part time as a coach, doing as much as her energy levels allow. In our conversation we talk about: ➡ Th...
2022-06-1854 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”#FreeFromICOC | Guest Matthew WolpertHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Welcome back to Part Two of Matthew Wolpert’s conversation with us about his experience in the ICOC cult. As we learned in part one, Matthew bravely leaked the whistle-blowing letter from inside the London group.
After one of Matthew’s best friends in the group committed suicide, it was the last awakening he needed.
One of our favorite parts of this episode is near the very end where Matthew helps isolate the fact that the ICOC claims that they “have changed” and aren’t cult-like anymore—But if that wa...
2022-06-1654 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”ICOC Whistleblower | Guest Matthew WolpertHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
We are so thrilled to share Part One of our two episodes with Matthew Wolpert! Matthew joined us from across the pond, from a lovely town outside of London. Matthew was a part of the ICOC in England for 15 years, the same cult Chele was in, here in LA. The ICOC still boasts an international membership of over 120,000 people. Matthew’s story is illuminating for many reasons, but maybe most notably because he spurred the whistleblowing op-Ed type of letter that blew the doors off this cult’s questionable, abusive, and hidd...
2022-06-0746 min
The Squarepeg Podcast71. S6, Ep4: Resculpting our lives post-diagnosis: autism, art and connecting with ourselves and each otherHeather Peak is an artist who lives near Hay on Wye in the UK. She came from a working class background, and was discouraged from making a career as an artist, but decided to go to art school in Brighton where she found a place she finally felt she fit. Now 48, she has established an art practice over the past two decades that combines art, architecture, theatre and social practice. She is co-director of Studio Morison along with Ivan Morison, creating work that is focused on human spaces and the communities that occupy them, and...
2022-06-041h 01
LifeDoneDifferent.lyPieter Levels - Thinking and doing for yourselfHello and welcome to our conversation with Pieter Levels. Peter is the man behind NomadList.com, remoteOK.com, InflationChart.com, rebase.co and more.Pieter is hard to describe if you’re after an old-world description. He’s most certainly a business guy and a software developer guy but he works remotely, sometimes he charges for his creations, sometimes he doesn’t. He practices radical honesty with himself and others. He’s unafraid to experiment, to play and learned as a student that doing something different can have unexpected and very rewarding consequences.
2022-05-161h 38
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”After Hours Edition | Season 1 RecapHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Welcome to our Season One Recap! Hoyt and Chele answer questions and comments from Season One, and talk about what they have learned about their evolving understanding and appreciation for creating a safe space for all types of survivors of cultic relationships.
They highlight questions such as:
How do you know when you’re ready to talk about your survival story publicly?
Answer: You know that you’re ready to share your story, when you’re able to “wear your experience like a badge,” and are proud of...
2022-05-031h 06
The Squarepeg PodcastS5, Ep11: A life-saving autism diagnosis: BPD, eating disorders and an autistic experience of the mental health systemChloe Slater was diagnosed autistic aged 25, and has been in the mental health system since the age of 16, where she says she has experienced 'awful treatment, amazing care, and everything in between'. Content warning: Chloe and I cover some challenging topics in this episode, including eating disorders, self harm, medical trauma, suicidal ideation and suicide. So if you would rather not hear about these topics, you might not want to listen to this one. Now 34, Chloe lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire, in the UK, with her two dogs and other pets. After studying art...
2022-03-1958 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Scientology: Clearly Destructive | Guests Spanky Taylor and Tory ChristmanHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Our episode 10 is Part 2 with the inspiring and courageous Spanky Taylor and Tory Christman! Two of the earliest whistle blowers and escapees from the Scientology cult. The events they share while inside of, and during their escape process, sound stranger than fiction, but are painfully true. The types of things that Scientology has gotten away with for almost 6 decades is nothing short of criminal—and riddled with hideous human rights violations, unlawful imprisonments, child labor & abuse, financial fraud, intimidation & coercion, violence, and despicable acts of human trafficking.
Not to me...
2022-02-011h 05
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”It’s All Clear Now | Guests Spanky Taylor and Tory ChristmanHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
We were thrilled to have the incredible Spanky Taylor and Tory Christman on to talk about their many decades in Scientology—Spanky was also a key figure in the successful whistleblowing documentary on HBO titled “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief.” She was indoctrinated into the group around age 13, and Tory entered in her teens as well.
It was hard listening to their stories, as Spanky shared about the group’s version of prison camps, detention centers, and child labor camps, and countless other unbelievable human rights violatio...
2022-01-2546 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”After Hours Edition | Deep Thoughts With Chele & NixieJoin Chele and Nixie as we introduce our new “After Hours” bonus segment titled Deep Thoughts. In this more intimate format (usually accompanied with some good red wine), outside of the normal podcast studio, we create the space for an even deeper dive into the more sensitive and difficult topics to discuss. Especially concerning painful experiences and memories, and how they now play into the trauma recovery process.
What most cult and abuse survivors find, is that you truly do have to “get it all out,” in order to neutralize the power others took from you, so that you...
2022-01-1859 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”From Seduced To Survived | Guest Debora GiannoneHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
We are excited to have Debora Giannone as our episode 7 guest! Debora was featured in the Starz docu-series titled Seduced, with India and Catherine Oxenberg. Seduced was a short series highlighting some more in-depth info and accounts of what happened inside of the NXIVM cult. Debora was one of the original whistle blowers and bravely shares parts of her experience and trauma inside of this group. She shares some great and fresh insights, that will be helpful to anyone listening in, or curious about what truly happened inside of the NXIVM...
2022-01-1158 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Cults Bite | Guest Dr. Steve HassanHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Our guest on this episode is Dr. Steve Hassan Phd, who is not only highly educated, but also a pioneer of sounding the alarm to the epidemic rates of indoctrination around our world! He’s a sought after cult expert and has made endless media appearances on programs like CNN, making him a trusted source of information and advice on anything and everything to do with cultic activity and authoritarian control. Including undue influence, coercive control and all other types of indoctrination. Steve is also personal friends with Hoyt and Chele, an...
2021-12-2158 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Can of WormsHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
After 12 years of not publicly speaking about what she went through inside of, and after escaping the ICOC cult, Chele realized it was a giant can of worms. But it was also a bottomless pit of worms, and the more she spoke about it, the more she embraced what still needed to be said. That’s the thing with trauma recovery, once you peel back one layer, there are many layers underneath that still need to be dealt with. Trauma recovery takes a lifetime, and in this impromptu episode, Chele talks ab...
2021-12-1430 min
UUSLOInspiring Joy - AudioIt’s right there in our mission statement: we will deepen connections by (among other things) inspiring joy. So how, exactly, do we do that?
2021-12-1213 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Butterfly Makers| Guest NixieHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
In this episode, Chele brings in her best friend Nixie (which is a fictitious name to protect her identity). Nixie didn’t want to be filmed and wears a hat and glasses. And you’ll have to listen in, to understand the butterfly references. Together, they begin the first of many discussions about their indoctrination into the cult they were in together called the ICOC. Their ultimate goal is to make sure people don’t feel alone, and that others have a safe space to talk through and process their own experie...
2021-11-161h 00
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”The Model, the Liar, & CinDarFella | Guest Dar DixonHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Join Dar Dixon, as he and Hoyt dig deeper into the Doomsday cult they escaped from called Eternal Values. They awakened together, to the fact that the Doomsday group they were in, was actually a dangerous cult! Dar’s vivid storytelling illuminates the fact that these cult leaders are calculated, manipulative, and relentless. The only thing that we didn’t like about this episode is that we ran out of time. So many more stories and nuances to tell, so we will definitely be having Dar back on for another episode! #IGot...
2021-11-091h 02
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”What The Bleep!? | Guest Betsy ChasseHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
We interview the no holds barred Betsy Chasse, who is the writer, director, and producer of What The Bleep. (And keen cult sniffer-outter). #IGotOut
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2021-11-0254 min
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”Origin StoriesHosted By Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
Welcome to our inaugural episode!
Nobody ever sets out to join a cult, but cultic relationships are lurking everywhere!
You might think that this could never happen to you, but we’ve all been affected at some point by a controlling or abusive group or person. Our hosts, Hoyt Richards and Chele Roland, are perfect examples of what it means to go from “victim to survivor to thriver!”
In this first episode we get to know our hosts:
During his time as the world’s first...
2021-10-261h 02
WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories”WhaTheFlok?! “Cult Survival Stories” TrailerHosted by Hoyt Richards & Chele Roland
RAW | DISTURBING | INSPIRING
Cultic relationships are EVERYWHERE!
We’ve all been affected at some point by a controlling or abusive group or person, and Hoyt and Chele are the perfect examples of what it means to go from “victim to survivor to thriver.”
Our hosts were both leaders in their different, but equally destructive cults, and between them, they have 37 years worth of harrowing tales and vantage points.
Not only will they bring on experts and courageous guests to share their own cult surviv...
2021-10-2501 min
A Conscious Way ForwardThe Surprising Truth About The Four-Letter Word: PLAY!Kim McIntyre is a Joyful Living Teacher who shows people how to laugh more and stress less, so they can enjoy life NOW. For 20 years, she has shared her mission of joy and laughter, and today runs a Joyful Being® Academy. In this conversation with David, Kim shares how to generate authentic joy from the inside out. Learn more about Kim's work at: https://joyfulbeing.com/.
2021-09-2946 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 216: Exploring Black Lived Montessori ExperiencesThis week’s #fofcpod is a sweet blend of liberation-focused invitations and an insightful conversation with Amelia Allen Sherwood, a Black Montessori educator who currently serves as the Anti-bias and Anti-racism Director at Elm City Montessori School. Amelia joins us to talk about how the Montessori method has impacted and inspired her to dream and develop communal spaces like Sankofa Learning Center. Stay tuned ‘cause Amelia will be also joining us in a couple of weeks on a Feel Trip episode. Make sure you don’t miss any of our Feel Trip invitations by joining our podcast village.W...
2021-04-2823 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 212: Food, Play, & Mindfulness with Karen M. RicksSeason 6 of Fare of the Free Child Podcast begins today, and we are so excited!! This season we’ve slowed down our listening process so that every topic can get three full episodes of conversation and connection. The first part is an invitation to deepen our perspective on a relevant topic, the second part we’ll be listening to community feedback about that topic, and the third episode will be a recap or replay from a live, group meetup (we call those feel trips), to bring our knowledge and questions together real-time. Want to make sure you don’t miss f...
2021-03-3132 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 209: Katrina of How She Got Free PodcastOn the last stop of Akilah’s tour of introductions to all the hosts on our network, you’ll meet Katrina Monique and hear about her upcoming show, How She Got Free Podcast. Katrina Monique and Akilah have an insightful conversation about what liberation can mean in the process, the many layers that self awareness and healing have, the struggle and joy when Katrina completely embraced herself, what does it mean to live with depression and more.Before that convo, Akilah gives a hint of what’s coming next month with Season 6, and tells you her plan for ma...
2021-02-2439 min
Logos ZontanosS02E35 Battle Engagement - The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Pt.4Joy is liberating. Own it and you will live on a different plane; own it and you will live in God's presence. Remember send your questions and comments to logoszontanos@gmail.com.
2021-01-0423 minLogos ZontanosS02E34 Battle Engagement - The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Pt.3There's so much beauty in the Hebrew language. We gain so much wisdom from looking into God's Word it pays to analyze it with diligence. In this episode Rev. Richards continue the analysis of the Hebrew word for joy. Remember send your questions and comments to logoszontanos@gmail.com.
2021-01-0224 minLogos ZontanosS02E33 Battle Engagement - The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Pt.2In this episode Rev. Richards analyses the second letter of the Hebrew word for joy, as we continue our study looking at the fruit of the Spirit. Remember send your questions and comments to logoszontanos@gmail.com.
2020-12-3120 minLogos ZontanosS02E32 Battle Engagement - The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Pt.1Things will never bring you joy. Find how you can get joy as we begin our study on Joy, the Fruit of the Spirit. Remember send your questions and comments to logoszontanos@gmail.com.
2020-12-3026 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 200: Being Busy, Black, and Unschooled in 2020 An end-of-year sistachat with Maleka Diggs of Eclectic Learning NetworkThis week on #fofcpod, Maleka Diggs from Eclectic Network and Akilah are chopping it all up about this year. Get ready for an insightful conversation about what they’ve been noticing around deschooling, self care, pervasive whiteness, movement, decolonizing, and then some.WHAT WE DISCUSSSelf care practicesMaleka shares aspects of her decolonizing journey, the harmony between working and playing and defining priorities around self care practices. Akilah talks about deschooling her leadership practices.They also talk about the power of stillness and silence, how necessary it...
2020-12-2454 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 199: Tiny but Mighty Steps Towards Wellness Kim Hester of Life, Strength, and Health on Wellness as an Unschooling EntrepreneurThis week on #fofcpod we are talking about prioritizing wellness amidst entrepreneurship and unschooling with one of our #fofcpod repeat guests, Kim Hester (with the big, beautiful smile!). Kim is co-owner of Life Strength & Health holistic center, and she co-hosts Akilah’s favorite wellness podcast too! In episode 195: Black Unschooling Dads, Kris Richards (Akilah's partner) and Jamal Hester (Kim's partner) had the chance to chat about Black fatherhood and unschooling. In this episode Akilah talks with Kim about the importance of awareness as part of a wellness process, and how all of that is connected to natural learning, deschooling an...
2020-12-1636 min
Speaking of WritersUnder a Gilded Moon-Joy Jordan-LakeIt’s historical fiction at its finest—and deadliest—in bestselling author Joy Jordan-Lake’s Under a Gilded Moon (Lake Union Publishing) out this holiday season. Depicting the clash of classes and cultures around the famed Vanderbilt-owned Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina, Under a Gilded Moon highlights the aspirations that drive not only those with power and wealth, but also the people who live in the shadow of the privileged.
Joy is the author of eight books, including A Tangled Mercy, a #1 Amazon bestseller and also an Editors’ Choice recipient from the Historical Novel Society; Bl...
2020-12-0916 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 180: Partnership Practice with Plants Indoor Plant Tips from Plant It Up PodcastWe are so ready for some indoor plant tips from Plant It Up Podcast. As a close-out for the fourth season we decided to do one more episode with @valandourplants - you’re welcome :) And remember, Akilah will be back on August 12th with Season 5! In the meantime, listen as Val (Akilah’s resident plant lady who also happens to be her Mama!) talks about the importance of having plants at home and shares some of her favorites, along with the many benefits of each one. There’s a special appearance by Marley Richards too, ‘cause we ‘bout that intergener...
2020-07-2910 min
Fare of the Free ChildEp 176: ‘Cause Ginger Root Brings Her JoyLast episode Akilah talked about the importance of our capacity of resistance and the relevance of trusting our dynamic selves in order to find balance to center our joy. Today’s episode is about Black Joy, and how happiness can be understood as a way of liberation and activism. Can joy be a radical way of resistance?WHAT WE DISCUSSMarley, Akilah’s daughter, shares some thoughts on Black Joy and how she perceives happiness as a way of resistance. The way Black people live their lives doesn’t have to be a constan...
2020-06-2425 min
Shut The Hell Up And Sell: Unfiltered2 Dope Girls In A DeLoreanSeason 3 Opener!! Kelly & Joy are childhood friends and business partners. Join us on our first ever Episode with two guests. What’s it like to be in business with your best friend. Is it a good idea? Can love fix all things?
Kelly Whitfield- linkedin.com/in/kellycarsonwhitfield
Joy Dunkin - linkedin.com/in/joydunkin
2020-03-0252 minLifeDoneDifferent.lyDave Cornthwaite - Say Yes MoreIn this episode, we talk to Dave about:the importance of articulating a vision when you're working in a teamthe move from graphic designer to Adventurerthe move from adventurer to community leadernot wanting to wait for the bad thing to happen before making changes to his lifebeing a fortunate kidhaving 18 different addresses by the time he was 18 (because his Dad was in the RAF)not needing to make long-term friends because he was going to move onbeing physically and mentally bullied at schoolwhen football isn't enoughplanning his suicide feeling there was something important inside waiting to get outthe d...
2019-11-291h 52
Big BreakfastNight Terrace – John RichardsLuke & Cam are joined by one of the creative forces behind Night Terrace, John Richards. The popular comedy science fiction audio drama Night Terrace, about a time travelling home...
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2019-10-2814 min