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Live from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPandora 3: “No one else gets to tell the story that defines you.”Pandora and Epimetheus are surrounded by a gaggle of adorable granddaughters, who want to know – could their grandmother really be the reason for all the bad things in the world?  Only Pandora can tell the real story…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre, ...2024-10-2926 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPandora 2: “I knew you’d be wise! You’re Pandora - she who gives all!”Athena gets to share her story of Pandora’s creation, and includes a few juicy twists and turns that few have ever heard before. Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre,  Ato Blankson-Wood,  Sean Carvajal,  Jill Frutkin, Abel Garcia, Divine Garland, Monée Cherie Hu...2024-10-2226 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPandora 1: "Zeus said it must stay closed - it must!"When Prometheus betrays him by stealing fire, Zeus commands Hephaestus to create a beautiful woman out of clay. Hermes gives her the perfect name: Pandora - all the gifts - and escorts her to earth as a gift for the mudmen. But is Zeus's beautiful gift actually an evil wrapped in beauty?Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan T...2024-10-1525 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPrometheus 5: “We’re gonna stick it to Zeus!”It’s always upsetting when best friends fight, but when your best friend is the king of the gods, you’re bound to get burned. What will come of this stormy dispute between Zeus and Prometheus? Well, wedding-crashers Prometheus and Epimetheus plan to go home with a glowing gift of their own…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler O...2024-05-0727 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPrometheus 4: “Fire stays on Olympus! I’m not sharing!”The Olympians have won the right to rule the world — but there’s not much left to rule.  Zeus gets to work creating new living creatures, and Prometheus is eager to teach the primitive men that Zeus molded out of mud in his own image.  But the two gods have very different ideas about the mud men’s capabilities…Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel...2024-04-3020 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPrometheus 3: “Grasp it in the middle – just where the zig meets the zag!”Zeus and Prometheus brave the depths of Tartarus and face a fearsome creature in their quest to free some monstrous allies. Once liberated, the Cyclops make Zeus a shocking new weapon, which he must learn to wield without setting the whole world on fire.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. ...2024-04-2319 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPrometheus 2: “What’s that glow at the top of the mountain?”After Zeus frees them from the prison of their father’s belly, the young Olympians gleefully experience the world for the first time, and nearly burn down their new home.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre,  Ato Blankson-Wood,  Sean Carvajal,  Jill Frutkin, Abel Ga...2024-04-1619 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusPrometheus 1: “Was that the party where Uncle Kronos threw up all his kids?”Kronos, king of the gods, throws a party that spins out of control. When Prometheus tries to convince his fellow Titans not to go to war, the results are disastrous.Live from Mount Olympus is produced by the Onassis Foundation.  Karen Brooks Hopkins is executive producer. Our series creator and showrunner is Julie Burstein. Live from Mount Olympus is co-produced by Brooklyn-based theatre collective The TEAM. Our co-directors are Rachel Chavkin, Zhailon Levingston, and Keenan Tyler Oliphant, with additional directing from Sara Blush. And our actors are: Rolls Andre,  Ato Blankson-Wood,  Sean Carvajal,  Jill Frutkin, Abel...2024-04-0921 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 8: “A hero’s reward!”Several suitors have been foolish enough to compete for Atalanta’s hand, and all have lost their races – and their lives.  If even princes can’t compete with her, how can a poet somehow find a way to win the race and capture the heart of the princess of Arcadia? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater...2023-06-0624 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 7: "With all that has happened, do you think she could ever learn to love us?"Invited back to meet her human parents, Atalanta must navigate the challenges of royal life and the complicated responsibilities of being a princess. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet), Zhailon Levingston (Chicken & Biscuits, Director of Initiatives at Broadway...2023-05-3025 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 6: "No one can defy The Fates, not even the gods."Meleager and Atalanta flee into the forest.  But is there anywhere they can find safety? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet), Zhailon Levingston (Chicken & Biscuits, Director of Initiatives at Broadway Avocacy Coalition), Ahmad Simmons (Performer in Hadestown, Carousel, W...2023-05-2321 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 5: “I am here to hunt, so I dress as a hunter. Why are you here?"When Atalanta and Meleager arrive in Calydon, the heroes feasting at King Oeneus’ table greet them with jeers and rude jokes.  But Atalanta astonishes them all as they hunt the enormous wild boar ravaging the kingdom. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Natasha, Pierre and...2023-05-1623 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 4: “I love that you call these human girls ‘little bears!”Artemis and Athena think Atalanta is ready to meet the Arktoi – the young followers Artemis calls “little bears.” Atalanta teaches the girls to hunt and fish and the ways of the wild, and is surprised by how much she starts to enjoy their company. When the Arktoi return home to their families, Atalanta realizes she needs to learn more about the human world, and strikes out on her own. But danger lurks in the forest. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount...2023-05-0920 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 3: "A place to escape from princely concerns?"Young Meleager enjoys the quiet of the forest, until his father, King Oeneus, shouts through the trees to wish him happy birthday.  They return to the palace for the festival of the first fruits, and everyone celebrates!  But they have made a terrible mistake – which places their kingdom in dire peril. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Broo...2023-05-0222 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryBessa's Story: Behind the ScenesBessa's Story podcast creator Kristen and sound engineer Kalyn sit together for a conversation about making this podcast. Here's what they discuss: Why Bessa’s Story was created (1 min-2:27) Editing challenges & sharing personal details (2:28-8:51) Working with less-than-perfect audio (8:52-12:39) Podcasting skills & how transcripts can help (12:40-15:31) Efficiency & time management (15:32-23:53 Lessons from Bessa’s life (23:53-31:27) Hearing Bessa’s voice again  (31:27-33:37) Favorite episodes (33:37-36:51) Collaborating (36:52-41:28) Staying motivated to complete a project (41:28-45:16)   Music Cr...2023-04-2845 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 2: “Once an outcast always an outcast”Atalanta dares her bear cub siblings to leave the shelter of the forest. As they gorge on grapes in a vineyard, they overhear gossipy birds who know much more about Atalanta’s life than she does, until Mama Bear suddenly warns them of danger. Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their grownups. The podcast is a production of the Onassis Foundation, co-produced by the Brooklyn-based theater ensemble The TEAM, and directed by...2023-04-2517 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusAtalanta 1: “Who would leave a baby in the forest???”Abandoned with nothing but a scrap of cloth which bears her name, a baby cries on the forest floor. The goddesses Artemis and Athena watch in astonishment as a mother bear, grieving for her own lost cub , nurses the tiny newborn. On the same day, the Fates visit a newborn prince, and predict a terrible end to his life. What will become of these two babes? Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth and the imaginative power of audio, Live from Mount Olympus is an adventure for tweens and their...2023-04-1816 minLive from Mount OlympusLive from Mount OlympusGet ready for an unexpected hero! Live from Mount Olympus: Atalanta TrailerSeason Three of Live from Mount Olympus begins! A tiny newborn is abandoned in the forest of Arcadia. Raised by bears, the baby grows up fierce and strong, with the wild and beautiful heart of the forest beating inside her. Yet when she ventures into the human world, everyone she meets thinks they’re doing her a favor by telling her how to dress and act and be, and she must fight to decide for herself who she is and where she belongs.Combining the artistry of foremost contemporary theater-makers with the timeless stories of Greek myth an...2023-04-1103 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 23: Finale - Life at 80Irene reflects on her life and shares what her daily routine looked like at the age of 80. *Music Credits* Gabriel Lewis / Morning Rains / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Luchs / Now It’s Over. Now I’m Awake / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Francis Wells / As a Gift / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Bireli Snow / Heart Matters / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Emanuel Wilde / Rejoice/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Isabelle Walton / A Log on the Fire/ courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Megan Wofford / Night Skie...2023-03-3025 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 22: Goodbye, JoeIrene remembers moments soon before and after Joe's unexpected death. * Music Credits * Bireli Snow / Heart Matters / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Christian Anderson / Waltz for My Grandfather / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Francis Wells / Give My Love Back / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com CLNGR / Some Time / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2023-03-2307 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 21: A Big MoveIrene and Joe move away from New York, and build a new home in North Carolina. * Music Credits * Gavin Luke / Prairie Song / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Frank Jonsson / Things That Matter / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Dez Moran / Say It Without Words / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Christian Andersen / Lost in Reminiscence / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Eric Feinberg / Sing With Me / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Emanuel Wilde / Golden Touch / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2023-03-1607 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 20: GrievingIrene grieves the loss of her daughter Inger.   *Music Credits* Damon Greene / Dreams of a Life JOYSPRING / Take Heart Magnus Ringblom / The Remains of Hope Victor Lindberg / Showed Me How to Heal2023-03-0918 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 19: Magnotti'sThe story of when Irene and Joe bought Magnotti's restaurant on Staten Island and turned it into a thriving business.   *Music Credits* Sunfish Grove / Common Walls / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Rippled Stone / Mind Over Matter / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com OTE / Sea Lion / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Trabant 33 / Heart of Sicily / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com More Than Family / Feels Like Yesterday / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Roots and Recognition / The Limelight / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Peter Sandberg / Synesth...2023-03-0212 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 18: A Special HairdoIrene’s special hairdo attracts the attention of a queen; and a hint of what’s to come next for Irene. ~ Visit bessastory.com to see a picture of Irene's hair ~ *Music Credits* LUCHS / Red Gold Yesterday / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Arthur Benson / Figured Out / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Gavin Luke / Affinity / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Trabant 33 / No Lack of Refinement / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Trabant 33 / Mein Altes Auto / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2023-02-2306 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 17: PartnersIrene meets Joe; she becomes a US citizen; Irene has new work experiences with Joe. *Music Credits* Dez Moran / Sunken Curse / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Dez Moran / August Events /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Gavin Luke / Fugacious /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Dez Moran / Leotard Haul /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Roy Williams / One Ride /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2023-02-1607 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 16: Tough TimesTough times for Irene and Torfinn in their marriage. * Music Credits * Peter Crosby / Heart of Creation Silver Maple / After the Rain Silver Maple / Where there used be trees Northside / Cambridge Avenue Northside / Second Wind2023-02-0905 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 15: Going PlacesIrenes decides to learn how to drive, and she begins selling Stanley Home Products *Music Credits* Mike Franklyn / A Sunny Stroll /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Airae / To Clarity /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Eric Feinberg / Never Too Long /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Airae /Little Notions /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Mike Franklyn/ Summer in the Sixties /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Candelion / Silent Way /  courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com  2023-02-0211 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 14: Childbirth in the 1950'sIrene shares her experience with giving birth. This took place in the 1950’s - and, as you will find out, giving birth back then was not the same as it is today.   *Music Credits* Johannes Bornlöf / A Sky Sparkling Wendy Marcini / It’s Your Smile Magnus Ringblom / Forgotten Tears John Runefelt / Can I Hold You Again Vendla / Sonrisa Victor Lundberg / Time For Bed2023-01-2609 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 13: The Great Crab EscapeIrene’s friend Borgny shares about the one time that living and crawling crabs escaped from the two friends…in a place where crabs did NOT belong.   *Music Credits* Another Day of Sun / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Martin Landström / Zoo Zoo / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Alexandria / Ebb & Flod / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2023-01-1904 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 12: Wedding BellsEpisode 12: Wedding Bells Irene talks about love, as well as some heartache. *Music Credits* Lukas Amil / You See My Soul / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Ruin Zhao / Azure Eyes / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Howard Harper-Barnes / The Gift of Giving / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Wendy Marcini / The Busted Swing / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Cora Zea / Running Like the Sunrise / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Wendy Marcini, Elvin Vanguard / The Orange Tree / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2023-01-1208 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 11: The Chewing Gum FactoryBjorg settles into life in Brooklyn - and starts to go by her middle name, Irene. Irene gets a job in the chewing gum factory. * Music Credits * PÄR / My Swing Ding-Didely-Dey / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Roy Edwin Williams / South Side Five / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Sixteen Wheelers / Long Gone Sweetie / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com The Fly Guy Five / Strolling in Vienna / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Roy Edwin Williams / Sea Dance / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2023-01-0509 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 10: On the Ship to AmericaBjorg's ten-day trip as she immigrates to America, complete with seasickness, dancing, and her first birthday party at the age of eighteen. *Music Credits* Johannes Bornlof / Pirates and Princesses Martin Carlberg / My Fair Country Benjamin Rice / The Subtle Ones Benjamin Rice / Treasure Trove Indigo Days / The Sentimentality Helmut Schenker / Happy Birthday Lama House / A New Constellation    2022-12-2909 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 9: Cozy Winter MemoriesA couple of cozy memories from winters in Norway, including one memory of Christmas * Music Credits * Sandra Marteleur / Våryra / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Sandra Marteleur / Över Vidderna / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Julyan Brynn / Silent Night (Guitar Version) /courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2022-12-2202 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 8 - Not the StorkBjorg doesn't know how babies come into the world; an unexpected encounter with her boss; and a motorcycle trip with her boyfriend * Music Credits * Wendy Marcini, Elvin Vanguard / Lost in Translation / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Wendy Marcini, Elvin Vanguard / Broken Conversations / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Sugoi / Late Night Friends / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com These Old Bones / Old Country Serenade / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2022-12-1507 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 7 - The Best Fiskegrateng (Fish Au Gratin)Bjorg shares about her first kiss. She finishes cooking school, and is hired to cook and clean for a man and his mother who live in another town.  * Music Credits * Spectacles Wallet and Watch / A Mouse in the House / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com The Eastern Plain / Take Me Closer To You / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Circles Nouvelles / As Vast As the Ocean / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Lama House / Fading Star / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com The Eastern Plain / Nostalgique / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2022-12-0808 minThe Lunar BodyThe Lunar BodyYour Birth Control OptionsThis episode is all about the most highly-requested topic from my listeners—all about your birth control options. We are lucky to have numerous avenues for contraception these days. However, they're not all perfect, and not every option is suitable for every body. You'll learn about long-term, short-term, hormonal and non-hormonal methods of birth control, as well as barrier methods, fertility awareness, and emergency contraception as well. I share the percentage of efficacy with perfect use and typical use along with the pros and cons of each method to help you decide the best option for your needs.2022-12-0736 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 6 - FreedomWhat life was like after the war was over; Bjorg sees bananas for the first time and “a real soap.” Then, Bjorg finishes school in Drange and heads to cooking school. * Music Credits * Bonn Fields / Cordierite / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Amaranth Cove / When We Were Friends / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Luella Green /  The Forgotten Memories  / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Plain Stroll / Come Out and Play / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Won’t You Stay (Instrumental Version) - The Eastern Plain / courtesy of www.epidemicsound2022-12-0108 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 5 - SweetBjorg and her friend Borgny make candy - and some sweet, happy changes take place in Bjorg's family. * Music Credits * Arthur Benson / Have you Tried the Key / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Josef Falkensköld / Crayons / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com The Fly Guy Five / Meet Me at Montmartre / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Josef Falkensköld / Two Hands / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2022-11-2405 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 4 - The British TorpedoWhen Bjorg and her friends spot a British torpedo coming into Drange, they spring into action.   * Music Credits * American Legion / Headed to the Hillside / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Phoenix Tail / Dark Woods / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com King Peaks / Bury Your Secrets in Me / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com American Legion / Summer Knot / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2022-11-1706 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 3 - The TurnipA prison camp is built in Bjorg's yard, and Bjorg gets into trouble over a turnip. * Music Credits * August Wilhelmsson / Isotopes / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Pollyanna Maxim / Dark Moment / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Sindrandi / Salty Sails / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com  2022-11-1005 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 2 - Co-existenceWhat life was like for Bjorg with the Nazis in her home and village, and the difficulties of war. * Music Credits * Freeform / Rannar Sillard / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Heavy Footed Walk / Franz Gordon / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Coal Miner’s Heartache / Peter Crosby / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com 2022-11-0310 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryEpisode 1 - InvasionWe begin Bessa's Story in Drange, Norway in 1942. # Music Credits Why Is She Crying? / Luella Gren / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Butterfly Dreams / Colton Walls / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Outside Your Door / Well Then, Goodbye / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Last Night, Last Night, Last Night / Well Then, Goodbye / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com2022-10-2708 minBessa\'s StoryBessa's StoryIntroductionAn introduction to Bessa's Story # Music Credits Kalyn Pedde / Kjerringa Med Staven / courtesy of artist Carl Martin / Sweet Vera / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com  2022-10-2703 minThe Lunar BodyThe Lunar BodyThe Abortion Episode: Your Options & After CareThe Lunar Body is back for season 3! Given the state of reproductive rights in the U.S., I felt it was urgent to open this season with an episode on abortion. You'll learn about the different methods of abortion and what to expect with both an in-clinic (or surgical) procedure and medical abortion with pills, what you may want to know about after-care, what to do in states with restricted access, why it is strongly recommended to avoid herbal abortion, answers to common questions you may have, how to prepare for termination, how you can support others, and much...2022-10-1937 minThe BridgeThe BridgeLeadership Series Panel with Brett Rutter, Derek Hendrickson, Kristen Phillips, Dustin Haefner, and Marty HoeferOn this episode of Strengthen Your Roots, we welcome Brett Rutter, VP Salesforce Delivery; Derek Hendrickson, VP Business Solutions Delivery; Kristen Phillips, VP Business Solutions; Dustin Haefner, SD West Central RVP Business Development; and Marty Hoefer, IA Eastern RVP Retail Operations.  These 5 former Roots ERG members are now functional leaders, although some aren’t sure which year it was that they rolled off!  Tune in to hear how Roots impacted their decisions to become a functional leader!Spoiler: The Godfather of Roots is uncovered!!“The sooner you are willing to invite feedback from your leaders and yo...2021-10-1151 minEnergized with Dr. MarizaEnergized with Dr. MarizaWhy Your Menstrual Cycle is a Key Indicator of Your HealthThe research says it all: your menstrual cycle is an essential indication of your overall health. So why do doctors continue dismissing it and just pushing hormonal birth control? Tune in to today’s episode to hear why your period should be treated as a vital sign and some of the root causes that lead to irregular periods in the first place. It’s time to understand what’s normal, what’s not, and how you can dial in to what your body needs to heal. Join me today to get started! Mentione...2020-06-2613 min