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Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 17The investigators form a plan to find their mirrors and break the loop once and for all.
Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit
Mabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbones
Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD
Razz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemc
Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie
Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs
Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues
Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit!
Original music pr...2025-05-0748 min
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 16Say it ain't seance.Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCritMabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbonesAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️5calls.org - scripts, tools for finding U...2025-04-2352 min
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 15Ghosts from the past have caught up to the investigators.Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCritMabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbonesAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️5calls.org...2025-03-2640 min
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 14Brand new Yasher, same old Razz.Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCritMabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbonesAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️5calls.org - scripts, tool...2025-03-1250 min
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 13Reunited and restarted once again, the investigators piece together all the information they know to try and escape WhimseybrookShow social & schedule - @RespectTheCritMabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbonesAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the...2025-02-2651 min
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 12Mabel and the gang go on an spooky bayou adventure⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: cartoon violence, mutilationShow social & schedule - @RespectTheCritMabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbonesAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! 2025-02-121h 11
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 11Through the looking glass.⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Gun violence, blood.Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCritAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️Mutual Aid Network Los Angeles - https://mutualaidla.org/...2025-01-291h 24
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 10You Can (Not) Trust Your Reflection.Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCritAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️Mutual Aid Network Los Angeles - https://mutualaidla.org/Fire & Windstorm Re...2025-01-151h 01
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 09Be wary of mirrors.⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Monsters, jump scares, loud noises, occult.Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCritAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️uscpr.org - Resources, lit...2024-12-041h 15
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 08Craft your mask wisely.Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCritAline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTDRazz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemcMelody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnieYasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncsKeeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️uscpr.org - Resources, literature, campaigns to take action, donations 🍉🇵🇸USCPR Stop Gaza Genocide Toolkit...2024-12-031h 07
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 08Craft your mask wisely. Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemc Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️ uscpr.org - Resources, literature, campaigns to take action, donations 🍉🇵🇸 USCPR Stop Gaza Genocide Toolkit 2024-11-201h 03
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 07The investigators survive long enough to experience the actual equinox festival. ⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Crowd panic, gun violence. Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemc Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️ uscpr.org - Resources, literat...2024-11-061h 00
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 06What doesn't kill you makes you weirder. ⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Blood, bruising, body discussion, death, doctors, gun violence discussion. Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark twitch.tv/chancemc Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️ Water Drop LA - DONATE AND...2024-10-231h 06
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 05Don't eat the pancakes. ⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Vomiting, blood, death, gun violence, fire, distressed children Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTANT LINKS ‼️ Water Drop LA - DONATE AND VOLUNTEER uscpr.org - Resou...2024-10-0949 min
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 04Escaping from violence, the investigators seek refuge in the town church to share information, and come up with a plan. ⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Gun violence, blood, gore, death, panic, head wounds, Catholicism Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! 2024-09-2545 min
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 03The investigators realize something strange is happening within the town of Whimseybrook. Something from which they can not escape. ⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Vomiting, blood, death, nightmares, gunshots, head wounds, Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Mabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbones Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you alwa...2024-09-111h 23
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 02Whimseybrook's centennial festival begins, and the investigators get an early start. ⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: immolation, vomitting, blood, death, nightmares Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Mabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbones Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you always gotta respect the crit! ‼️ IMPORTA...2024-08-281h 06
Respect The CritCall of Cthulhu: Endless Equinox - Ep. 01Travelers on a train make their way to the quant, unassuming town of Whimseybrook, Vermont for the centennial celebration of a local festival. ⚠️ EPISODE WARNINGS ⚠️: Occultism, spirits, nightmares Show social & schedule - @RespectTheCrit Mabel McIntyre - Jamie Lee-Bonés @jamiemfbones Aline Lévesque - Xavier Trudeau-Deschênes @xavierTD Razz McClay - Zach Clark Melody Thompson - Karen Huesman @notsoshyronnie Yasher Angell - Ian Duncan @iduncs Keeper of Arcane Lore - Susan Spenader @sueslalues Whatever the system, miss or a hit, you alw...2024-08-142h 04
Guardian Doula’s DiaryEpisode 4: Karen McClay - Owner + Director of Calm Birth, Midwife, Mum.Send us a textToday I got to chat to Karen McClay, who is the Owner & Director of Calm Birth Australia (which you've probably heard of, it's one of the biggest antenatal education programs in the country). She tells us about how her Dad, Peter Jackson started Calm Birth, we talk about the role that our conscious + subconscious mind plays in birth, the benefits of a strong support system and we chat specifically about doula support, we touch on overcoming emotional obstacles in birth and how important it is to do that, and then Karen also gives us...2024-07-0758 min
VU English PodcastLegal Research and Writing Panel 2022A panel discussion about the legal research and writing course taught by Professor Karen Graziano at Villanova University. The panelists are Maddie McClay, '23, Bobby Montesano, '22, Erin Neilsen, '23, Ana Sokolowski, '22, and Karina Zakarian, '23.2022-03-2900 min
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#17 Oxytocin and its impact on birthDr Sarah Buckley is a GP/family physician with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and family planning. She is the mother of four home-born children and currently combines motherhood with her work as a writer on pregnancy, birth, and parenting.
She is also a PhD candidate at the University of Queensland, where her research is focused on oxytocin and the autonomic nervous system in labour and birth, and the impacts of interventions. In episode 17 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, I talk to Sarah about oxytocin and its impact on birth.
Dr Buckley’s work critiques current practices in p...2021-10-281h 23The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#16 – Pregnancy YogaIn Episode 16 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to our wonderful Calmbirth Educators and Yoga Instructors, Maja Batista and Karen Shlegeris about the benefits of pregnancy yoga in preparation for labour and birth.
2021-10-0825 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#15 The Golden MonthIn Episode 15 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Calmbirth Director, Karen McClay talks to Dr Carla Brion & Nadia Parisi about the Golden Month – an in-home postpartum service they have created based on Traditional Chinese Medicine & Ayurvedic practices to nourish and nurture women in the postnatal period.
Dr Carla Brion is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist & Women’s Health Specialist while Nadia Parisi is a Women’s Health Massage Therapist, Fertility, Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher, Holistic Pelvic Care Practitioner – two dynamic women who are here to break the mould, shake things up & bring women the care that they reall...2021-09-0229 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#14 Emotional Support for the Challenges of Becoming a ParentIn Episode 14 of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast, Karen McClay talks to Dr. Nicole Highet who is the Founder & Executive Director of COPE, the Centre of Perinatal Excellence and how COPE is providing support for the emotional challenges of becoming a parent.
2021-08-2434 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#13 Support for breastfeeding, baby sleep and attachmentHow the work of Possums & Co prepare, educate and support families through the challenges of the first 12 months: Baby sleep; cry fuss problems; parent mood; and attachment.
2021-08-1244 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#12 Creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimesterKaren McClay chats with Psychologist Rachel Bridge about creating a safe, calm and private environment in the fourth trimester.
2021-07-2039 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#11 Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)Tune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast #11 with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with Hazel Keedle, who is a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC) Researcher, as well as a Lecturer and Academic Course Advisor of the Bachelor of Midwifery and PhD candidate in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Western Sydney University. Hazel talks to Karen about VBAC.
2021-07-061h 05The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#10 Breech Birth with Andrew BisitsTune in to this episode of the Calmbirth Conversation Podcast with Director Calmbirth, Karen McClay, who chats with the leading obstetrician here in Australia on breech birth delivery, Dr Andrew Bisits.
2021-06-2235 min
2020 BabyGiving birth: what can I do to be ready?In this conversation, Dr Sarah Buckley, Ms Karen McClay and Dr Pamela Douglas discuss what you might do to prepare for birth, and what you might expect. In the extraordinary passageway of birth, our mind, body, and spirit embark upon a liminal journey, a heroic journey of great significance in most women’s lives. Sarah and Karen draw on their formidable knowledge of the Australian health system and women’s birth experiences to help you navigate your own way through, so that you feel confident and empowered.Dr Sarah Buckley is a GP with qualifications in GP-obstetrics and...2021-05-1253 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#9 Aware ParentingIn the episode I am speaking with Lael Stone and Marion Rose. Both Lael and Marion are Aware Parenting facilitators and have a real passion for guiding and supporting parents to become aware and conscious parents. The philosophy of Aware Parenting very much aligns with Calmbirth as it is about being present and listening to our babies and children to become the Parents that our children need us to be.
2021-04-2237 min
VBAC Birth Stories30 | In conversation with Calmbirth Director Karen McClay on birth preparation and her own VBAC journeyIn this bonus episode of VBAC Birth Stories we speak to Karen McClay, better known as the Director of Calmbirth, but a lesser known fact about the registered midwife, nurse and mother of three is that she herself undertook her own VBAC journey. We had the privilege of hearing that personal story in this interview.Karen shares the emotions surrounding her initial caesarean and the complexity of this experience, and how women on a VBAC journey are often forced to look back and examine their first birth experience in a different way to others.Karen also talks about...2021-02-2537 min
Mum Will KnowKaren McClay: CalmbirthFor part 3 of my mini series on Childbirth Education options, I speak with Calmbirth director Karen McClay. Following in her father’s footsteps as a midwife and Calmbirth educator, Karen opens up how birth is not just about birthing a baby, but the birth of a mother too. She delves into the importance of acknowledging the emotional side of birth and parenting and discusses how the event of giving birth is monumental in preparing a couple to face parenthood. Karen shares exactly what to expect from a Calmbirth course and offers wisdom on the importance of education in all as...2020-12-1444 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#8 Acupuncture for Pregnancy Labour & BirthIn this Episode, Karen chats with @melindawebb_healthpractitioner about the benefits of Chinese Medicine and acupuncture for pregnancy, labour and birth.
Melinda is a Dr of Chinese Medicine, specialising in Women’s Health in Rozelle NSW.
She also works closely with families as a Doula and Calmbirth Educator.
2020-11-1921 min
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#7 Choosing the best model of care for your pregnancy and birth goalsIn this episode I chat with Professor Hannah Dahlen for Western Sydney University about the importance of choosing the best model of care and the right caregiver to support you with your wishes for your pregnancy and birth. We talk about why this decision is so important and what the latest research is showing. Happy listening!2020-10-1743 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#6 THE BIRTH MAP & Making informed decisions about birth.In this episode I Chat with Catherine Bell, a Birth Cartographer @birthmapping, about her book "The Birth Map".2020-08-2757 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#5 Pelvic Girdle DiscomfortKaren McClay and Sophie Carrol discuss pelvic discomfort during pregnancy and abdominal muscle separation and what you can do to recover after birth.2020-07-3022 minThe Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#4 Pelvic Floor CareIn this episode Karen chats with Sophie Carroll from Enlightened Physiotherapy, a women's health physio about caring for your pelvic floor during pregnancy.2020-07-1525 min
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#3 Doulas: How They Support Couples During Labour & BirthIn this conversation, Karen chats with Melinda Webb, Doula, Dr of Chinese Medicine, and Calmbirth Educator, about Doulas’, what their role is and how they support couples and families in labour and birth.2020-05-2916 min
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#2 Midwifery-led care & home birthIn this conversation Karen chat’s with Janine O’Brien and Jo Hunter, both independent and privately practising Midwives in Sydney about the benefits of midwifery care and homebirth for pregnancy, labour & birth and postnatal care.2020-05-2632 min
The Calmbirth Conversation Podcast#1 Where we came from, where we are & why we do what we doCalmbirth® Director Karen McClay interviews Peter Jackson, the founder of Calmbirth® on where the organisation came from, where it is now and why we do what we do.2020-05-1952 min
City Journal AudioSummer Reading, with City Journal (2019)City Journal editor Brian Anderson joins Vanessa Mendoza, executive vice president of the Manhattan Institute, for our second annual discussion of Brian’s summer and vacation reading list.
Summer is upon us, and the City Journal editors are ready for some vacation. We asked Brian to tell us what books he’s taking with him to the beach this year and why.
Check out Brian’s summer reading list, in the order discussed:
The Conservative Sensibility, by George Will
Curing Mad Truths: Medieval Wisdom for the Modern Age, Remi Brague
Infinite Baseball, by Alve Noë
The Awfully Big Adventure of Michael...2019-07-1732 min
City Journal AudioSummer Reading, with City Journal (2019)City Journal editor Brian Anderson joins Vanessa Mendoza, executive vice president of the Manhattan Institute, for our second annual discussion of Brian's summer and vacation reading list. Summer is upon us, and the City Journal editors are ready for some vacation. We asked Brian to tell us what books he's taking with him to the beach this year and why. Check out Brian's summer reading list, in the order discussed: The Conservative Sensibility, by George Will Curing Mad Truths: Medieval Wisdom for the Modern Age, Remi Brague Infinite Baseball, by Alve Noë The Awfully Big Ad...2019-07-1732 min
Rockstar Birth RadioEP08 - Peter Jackson & Karen McClay - CalmbirthAs a male midwife working in a country hospital for over 20 years, Peter Jackson witnessed mothers whose experience of childbirth was one of fear, anxiety and trauma. Peter knew that nature did not get it wrong, that a labouring mother's experience could be filled with empowerment and joy. He believed the answer lay in the preparation of the couple during pregnancy. Thus he developed the Calmbirth® Childbirth Preparation program. Along with his daughter Karen, a fellow midwife and registered nurse, Peter delivers Calmbirth to pregnant Australian couples to assist them to truly understand birth, help them to re...2016-07-0134 min
Rockstar Birth RadioRBR 08 – Peter Jackson & Karen McClay – CalmbirthAs a male midwife working in a country hospital for over 20 years, Peter Jackson witnessed mothers whose experience of childbirth was one of fear, anxiety and trauma. Peter knew that nature did not get it wrong, that a labouring mother’s experience could be filled with empowerment and joy. He believed the answer lay in the preparation of the couple during pregnancy. Thus he developed the Calmbirth® Childbirth Preparation program.
Along with his daughter Karen, a fellow midwife and registered nurse, Peter delivers Calmbirth to pregnant Australian couples to assist them to truly understand birth, help them to r...2016-07-0134 min