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On the Blue RidgeLaura Rice on the Ecusta Trail: Community, Connection, and the Road AheadLaura Rice is the executive director of Friends of the Ecusta Trail, a nonprofit organization supporting the transformation of a former rail line into a multi-use greenway connecting Hendersonville to Brevard in Western North Carolina.In this episode, Laura shares the story behind the Ecusta Trail, from its earliest days to the stretch that’s open today, and what it will take to complete all 19 miles and connect Hendersonville to Brevard, end to end.She talks about what you can expect on the section that’s already open, how the trail is already shaping the comm...
2026-02-1241 min
SNX RadioListen closely—the veil whispers, and the portal awaits. Dare to step through?" Laura Pruett"Listen closely—the veil whispers, and the portal awaits. Dare to step through?" Laura Pruett YouTube @WhisperingportalsHer work centers on "Whispering Portals," a platform where she delves into the mysteries of unknown portals and interdimensional phenomena, often described as gateways to other worlds or spiritual dimensions. With a keen interest in the paranormal, Laura's pursuits encompass a wide spectrum of the unexplained:Spirits, Demons, and Angels: She investigates ghostly encounters, demonic influences, and angelic interventions, sharing personal insights and alleged EVP (electronic voice phenomena) recordings that hint at communications from beyond.Aliens and UFOs: Exploring extraterrestrial vi...
2025-11-231h 51
Typical Skeptic PodcastLaura Pruett - Alien Contactee, Clairvoyant Medium, & Messenger of the Elementals - TSP 2231“Laura Pruett – Alien Contactee, Clairvoyant Medium, & Messenger of the Elementals”🔹 Intro/Bio:Laura Pruett is a gifted alien contactee and clairvoyant medium with a rare ability to communicate directly with Elementals, Fairies, and other paranormal entities. She has amassed remarkable evidence of beings and interdimensional entities entering her space, which she will share with the audience.In addition to her psychic gifts, Laura helps people connect to unseen realms, bridging the gap between the human and the supernatural. Her work inspires others to awaken to the hidden dimensions of our reality, opening hearts and minds to the presence...
2025-10-191h 05
Steel Magnolias PodcastNashville's Big Back Yard***If you’d like to support efforts for the horrific damage Hurricane Helene cause in the Southeast, we are recommending any of the organizations below***Hope Force International: https://www.hopeforce.org/Samaritan’s Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/Morgan Wallen Foundation: http://bit.ly/HELPAfterHeleneNashville’s Big Back Yard is a natural watershed region anchored by 100 miles of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway and made up of 12 connected communities with populations under 5000 people, and The Shoals of North Alabama.Join us at the table as we dis...
2024-09-1737 min
Gribblenation RoadcastJunction Roadcast Episode 1 - Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse and the Minaret Summit and I70Welcome to the new Junction Roadcast at Gribblenation. This episode features an interview with Tom Fearer about CA 203, the Minaret Pass, and failed attempts to bring Interstate 70 in California.
In the roundtable discussion, Adam is joined with Mike Tantillo, Dan Murphy, and Laura Bianca-Pruett to discuss the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. We discuss the bridge's past and future.
Additional Notes:
Stopping the Road by Jack Fisher is available at Amazon.
2024-04-0359 minSteel Magnolias PodcastRemembering Minnie Pearl... feat. Mary Beth PruettToday we are remembering the late great, Minnie Pearl.HOOOOOWWWWDDEE! We are just so proud to be here today with a special guest!Born and raised a Tennessee farm girl, Mary Beth Pruett still lives on the farm started by her great-great grandfather. She loves horses and dogs, reading and good music! She doesn't remember a time that she did not want to be a writer. She has been writing her whole life, but ended up a librarian. Mary Beth also happens to be the great niece of Sara Ophelia Cannon, better k...
2024-03-2643 min
Radio Skydive UKSkydive The Expo 2024 is Coming The Expo is coming School of Hard Knocks with Casey Pruett (1h00m10s) Front Cover of Jake Quigley by Laura Hampton over Skydive Langar SkyHigh buy a 2nd caravan Craig bemoans British Skydiving non-election Laura's pet project is Skydive Langar Winter Webinars Eloy Hot Air Balloon Crash 400 the Movie. Crowdfunding will end soon. Don't make Craig sad Craig slates AI generated Seychelles innhopp image Johannes Bergfors message Brian raves over Seychelles Boogie by Tsunami Skydivers. It's a bit embarrassing really. AON2 X0 visual digital altimeter Caelum Systems' "Talkable". If you can't guess what it is from the name then...
2024-01-241h 42
The Doctor ConnectHarmony between AI and Human Touch: Path to the Future of MedicineHarmony between AI and Human Touch: Path to the Future of MedicinePoints in the podcast:The general public's misconceptions about the medical world and AI across multiple medical specialties.John McCarthy's definition of AI in 1956Highlights from the recent article in JAMA.Deep dive into Mrs. Diligent's case.The importance of balance and collaboration of human touch and AI. Envisioning a synergistic collaboration between humans and machines.Thought-provoking question: "Are we really blending AI and human touch when navigating the future of medicine or your specific industry?"
2023-09-0517 min
The Buena Vida PodcastDr. Elisa Brown-Pruett, M.D: MORE Q&A about Women's HealthIn the second part of this two-part series on women’s health, Lacy brings your questions about polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), urinary incontinence, sex drive, hormones and weight gain (and more!) to Dr. Elisa Brown-Pruitt, M.D., Regional Director for the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa. In a recent webinar with Dr. Brown, we received more questions from participants than we had time for, many of them on this topic. In Part...
2023-08-0336 minThe Buena Vida PodcastDr. Elisa Brown-Pruett: Menopause & Perimenopause Q&AIn this two-part series, Lacy brings your questions about menopause and perimenopause to Dr. Elisa Brown-Pruitt, M.D., Regional Director for the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in Odessa.In a recent webinar with Dr. Brown, we received more questions from participants than we had time on this topic, so we’re using the podcast to share the answers. In Part 1 of this two-part episode series, Dr. Brown gives her thoughtful answers to ques...
2023-07-1824 min
Gribblenation RoadcastJust Passing Through #029: A Guide to Northeastern Maryland's "Harford 250" CelebrationThe year 2023 marks 250 years since the founding of Harford County, Maryland, which is located in the northeastern part of the state between Baltimore and the Susquehanna River. The year-long "Harford 250" celebration is now underway countywide and joining me on this episode to talk more about the county's history and some of the upcoming events you can take part in is Laura Bianca-Pruett, a town planner for the town of Bel Air, MD and current resident of the county (and friend of the podcast!). In this episode, we talked about a variety of subjects, including some of her favorite landmarks...
2023-04-111h 01
Get to Know your S.O.!S3E2 - Getting to Know Laura Pruett: Musicologist & ProfessorWelcome back for another episode featuring some of our guest artists with the orchestra! This episode introduces us to Dr. Laura Moore Pruett, a musicologist and professor at Merrimack College who specializes in 19th-century American music, specifically focusing on the music of Louis Moreau Gottschalk. The orchestra was fortunate enough to perform Gottschalk's Symphony No. 2 last season on our "American Rhapsody" concert, and listeners will actually hear snippets of the orchestra performing this piece during this episode! (0:00 & 55:20)Today, we will learn all about New Orleans musical life in the 19th century, the impact of Gottschalk a...
2023-02-2156 min
The Marshall Pruett PodcastMP 1336: GTP 2023--Cadillac Conversation with GM’s Laura Klauser and Mark StielowIt's the third edition of our new 'GTP 2023' podcast series which features GM Sports Car Racing Program Manager Laura Wontrop Klauser and GM Director of Motorsports Competition Engineering Mark Stielow who discuss recent testing with Cadillac's new GTP car and other developments within the program.
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2022-11-0320 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Andrea S. About MotherhoodAndrea mentioned that she works as a Music Therapist with preschoolers with autism, and also volunteers with the Arizona Music Therapy Association (or AZMTA, you can learn more at azmta.org). She is from the city in Wisconsin (Milwaukee), and her husband is from the country in Colorado, and now they live in Arizona. She talked about how those different backgrounds influence her parenting. Andrea shared she grew up as an only child, and how that affects the parenting of her two kids. She talked about finding ways to recognize and lesson anxiety and pressure as a parent, which...
2022-08-1745 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Frances About MotherhoodFrances talked about how intense the postpartum period was, and even more so after her second child was born. She mentioned there are resources now to help families transition with a new child, such as 4th Trimester AZ. She talked about her breastfeeding journey, including pumping at work. She shared she and her husband have a more attachment or gentle parenting approach. She talked about her episcopal faith as well as spiritual exploration. Frances shared that she sometimes found herself going counter culture to follow her gut in parenting. She shared about having postpartum rage and weaning depression, but...
2022-08-101h 14
Laura Asks About MotherhoodGina Asks Laura About Pregnancy Part 2My good friend, Gina, interviews me about my pregnancy again! I talk about how I'm feeling in my 3rd trimester, my hopes and plans for the labor and birth, and a bunch of other stuff. I mention the parenting podcasts I am currently listening to, which are the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, specifically the episode from July 18, 2022 called "How Policy Changes Affect Breastfeeding and Parenting", Evidenced Based Birth, Evolutionary Parenting Podcast and Birthright.
Also, I shout out Blossom Birth Center for their awesome prenatal care. I highly recommend them if you are in the Phoenix area.
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2022-08-0349 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Katie About MotherhoodKatie talked about her infertility journey, and the depression she experienced tied to infertility. She spoke about having preeclampsia in her last pregnancy, and how that has altered her plans for future kids. She spoke about having more compassion since becoming a mom. She shared she is a member of The Church of Latter Day Saints, and how her relationship to God shapes how she mothers. Katie talked about her mother passing away when she was 4 years old, and shared how she has two moms since her step-mom has been such a great mother to her. Katie talked about...
2022-07-291h 00
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Darcy About MotherhoodDarcy shares openly about her secondary infertility issues with the miscarriages and stillbirth she experienced. We mention The Compassionate Friends, and The Miss Foundation, which are two nonprofit resources for grief and loss. Darcy shared her journey to wellness and healing with Traditional Chinese Medicine and her own personal practices that led to her starting A Deep Well, her business offering alternative support services specifically in the birth field. Click HERE for more information. Part of that journey included Darcy reading the book Zero Limits The Secret Hawaiian System for Wealth, Health, Peace and More by Joe Vitale and...
2022-07-211h 23
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Mary D. About MotherhoodMary talked about feeling so empowered after giving birth to each of her three children. She talked about working as a music therapist, getting a doctoral degree in education and combining her music therapy and education work. She has worked as a music therapist for over 3 decades, and has worked in the birth field for 25 years. She offers several courses in birth work for music therapists, like Music Therapy Assisted Childbirth, but also services for birthing families. You can find out more information at soundbirthingmusic.com.
Mary also talked about having celiac disease, and the huge transition...
2022-07-1334 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodAdvice Recap Episode 6This week is a break from interviews to continue a mini-series within the podcast that will recap advice given from previous guests. Today's recap is advice given from 5 previous guests: Marcela from episode 26, Mary G from episode 29, Jes from episode 30, Derrelyn from episode 31, and Jermeika from episode 33.
If you want to come on the podcast and share your experiences of being a mom, send me (Laura Pruett) a message! Or if you know someone who would like to come on the podcast, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on...
2022-07-0621 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodWhoopsI forgot time keeps passing. Another episode will come out next Wednesday, July 6.
If you would like to come on the podcast to share your experiences of being a mom, send me a message! Or if you know someone who would be interested in being on the podcast, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and thanks for listening!
2022-06-2901 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Marquisa About MotherhoodMarquisa talked about working as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant and being a graduate student to become a Speech Language Pathologist. Because of her schooling and work, Marquisa stressed the importance of reading and talking to your child. Marquisa shared she felt a lot of pressure when her daughter was a baby, but now loves the 3-4 year old ages. She talked about using natural family planning and knew the exact date of conception. She talked so sweetly about her super supportive husband, and how he does a lot with their daughter since Marquisa's body grew, birthed, and fed...
2022-06-221h 13
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Tina About MotherhoodTina talked about becoming a mom at the young age of 21, and the career changes she made to better support her family. She shared about using hormonal birth control and the migraines they caused, which led her to use the fertility awareness method. The more she learned about women's health, the more fascinated she became. She now works as a freelance copywriter, focusing on women's health. You can learn more at christinamarieagency.com. One particular article on her website that caught my eye is "5 Ways to care for yourself after childbirth: and 6 must-have items". For anyone getting ready for...
2022-06-1538 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Danita About MotherhoodDanita shared about having postpartum depression, and the lack of support she had in those early days. She spoke about the importance of support throughout the interview. If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing a post-partum mood disorder, there are resources to help! One is the Postpartum Support International, at postpartum.net. You can call their helpline at 1-800-944-4773 or text "HELP" to that same number, 800-944-4773. If you are in the United States, you can also call the National Helpline any day, any time of day, at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357.
2022-06-081h 02
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Suzanne About MotherhoodSuzanne shares openly about being shell shocked after having her first child. She talked about developing postpartum depression and anxiety, an experience she writes about in her book, Post Pardon Me, which you can purchase here.
If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing a post-partum mood disorder, there are resources to help! One is the Postpartum Support International, at postpartum.net. You can call their helpline at 1-800-944-4773 or text "HELP" to that same number, 800-944-4773. If you are in the United States, you can also call the National Helpline any day, any...
2022-06-0152 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Kari About MotherhoodKari talked about growing up in the German Baptist religion, and how her spiritual journey has changed and evolved over the years. She is queer identifying, and talked about how important it is to her to have a supportive community, where she can give and receive support to those around her. Kari talked about how being in, and then leaving, an abusive relationship led to placing her son in an open adoption with a lesbian couple. If you are in an abusive relationship, you can call 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 for help and resources.
Kari...
2022-05-251h 03
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Vanessa About MotherhoodVanessa talked about being a young mom. People expected her life to stop, or for her to put her dreams and goals on hold because of having kids at a young age. But with the help of her husband and family, she made it through school, work and raising young children. She also talked about continually finding a balance between her career and raising her kids. She talked about how important it is to receive help when offered, and to ask for help when you need it. She talked about the importance of community, especially as a first time...
2022-05-1853 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Ann About MotherhoodAnn shared about raising her young kids in Japan and Germany while her husband was in the military. She shared about how she always wanted to be a mom, so the transition to motherhood was fairly easy for her. She shared about how she had to adapt to each kid to know how to best discipline and help them. She shared about the difficulties of finding mental health help for one of her children, especially as he went through puberty. She shared how being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints was like having...
2022-05-1139 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodGina Asks Laura About Pregnancy Part 1My good friend, Gina, interviews ME about my pregnancy! I talk about my health journey, the differences between 1st and 2nd trimesters, the prep I did before pregnancy and now during pregnancy, and a bunch of other stuff.
If you would like to come on the podcast to share your experiences of being a mom, send me a message! Or if you know someone who would be interested in being on the podcast, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram...
2022-05-0454 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Makes Another Quick AnnouncementI am taking March and April off from publishing episodes due to my upcoming surgery and the busy-ness of life. I am still collecting interviews, so if any of you want to share your experiences of being a mom, let me know! Or if you know someone who wants to come on the podcast, send them my way! I'd love to chat. Episodes will resume in 2 months, on May 4. In the meantime, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and thanks for listening!
2022-03-0202 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Makes A Quick AnnouncementI am taking a month off, listen to find out the reason why. I am still collecting interviews, so if any of you want to share your experiences of being a mom, let me know! Or if you know someone who wants to come on the podcast, send them my way! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to me on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account. Episodes will resume in a month, on March 2, 2022. In the meantime, Happy Black History month! Happy Lunar New Year! Please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and...
2022-02-0301 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Melissa About MotherhoodMelissa shared about being a young mom having postpartum depression and anxiety with both of her children, but much more intensely with her first child. She shared about how having her second child has helped her grow as a mom, and shared that her Christian faith has helped her through many days and nights. Melissa talked about moving from California to South Carolina recently, partly because she and her husband wanted their family to grow up in a slower paced culture. Melissa shared the joys of motherhood, and the things she can laugh about now, even though they were...
2022-01-2650 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Amy About MotherhoodAmy talked about being a teen mom and a single mom. She shared that being spiritual, and eventually finding her way to Catholicism, has shaped a lot of her life and mothering. She talked about how living in a trailer park in North Carolina, then moving to California with her family, affected her and her mothering. She talked about being Korean and white, and how her daughter is mixed, Korean and Filipinx, has shaped their experiences in life. Amy talks about her siblings, and how her youngest sister affected their whole family before her passing. Amy talks about how...
2022-01-1846 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodAdvice Recap Episode 5This week is a break from interviews to continue a mini-series within the podcast that recaps advice given from previous guests. Today's recap is advice given from 5 previous guests: Jennifer from the 21st interview, Sarah from the 22nd interview, Karla from the 23rd interview, Bobbi from the 24th interview, and Michelle from the 25th interview. Jennifer owns Moxie Midwifery, which is a midwife practice that serves the Phoenix area. You can find more info at moxiemidwife.com.
If you want to come on the podcast and share your experiences of being a mom, send me (Laura Pruett...
2022-01-1021 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Andrea About MotherhoodAndrea shared about having her first child when she was 22. She talked about having postpartum depression, but not realizing it till years later. If you are struggling with postpartum depression, or any other mental health issue, please reach out to someone. If you don't know where to start, and you are in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. Andrea shared her journey of being married, getting divorced, and now being newly engaged. She talked about being Hispanic, and how culture in South Florida shapes her mothering. She talked...
2021-12-2026 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodAdvice Recap Episode 4This week is a break from interviews to continue a mini-series within the podcast that will recap advice given from previous guests. Today's recap is advice given from 5 previous guests: Brianna from the 16th interview, Matti from the 17th interview, Tiffany from the 18th interview, Gabby from the 19th interview and Janai from the 20th interview. Matti talked about gentle parenting, and she mentions the book The Danish Way (you can find more information here). Some Instagram accounts Matti suggests about gentle parenting are @BigLittleFeelings and @MrChazz. Also, I mention suicidal ideation in this episode. I'm fine, but if you...
2021-12-1326 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Colleen About MotherhoodColleen talked about growing up with 6 siblings. She shared she had her first child when she was 17, and lived with her parents for a while. She talked about getting married and divorced twice. She is now a widow, as her third husband passed from an allergic reaction. Colleen talked about working nights so she could be present with her kids during the day, and be a part of their lives. She shared that she finds joy in all aspects of life and just loves life so much.
If you would like to come on the podcast to...
2021-12-0624 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Erika About MotherhoodErika talked about growing up in Texas, and being surprised that she ended up moving out of Texas. She shared her speculation of what it could have been like if she had kids in her 20's. She talked about learning every day that her kids are very different and require different parenting. She talked about being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, but her husband is not religious at all. She shared about her mother, before and after she passed away. Erika advised to take pictures of everything, even the frustrating or hard...
2021-11-291h 14
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Brittni About MotherhoodBrittni talked about what it's like having grown up in Texas but now lives in Utah. She talked about learning how to just go with the flow when she had kids. She talked so sweetly about her mother and her kids, it's very heart warming. She shared about how she is not very religious, but leaves that door open for her kids. Brittni then imparted the wisdom of getting a carpet shampooer once kids come along. If you would like to come on the podcast to share your experiences of being a mom, send me a message! Or if...
2021-11-2223 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Jermeika About MotherhoodJermeika talked about how having her first child during a low point in her marriage put an even greater strain on her marriage. She talked about being married, and now being divorced. She shared about having depression and anxiety. If you struggle with depression, anxiety, or any other mental health issue, please reach out to someone if you have not done so already. If you don't know where to start, and you are in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. Jermeika talked about how having her kids made...
2021-11-151h 39
Laura Asks About MotherhoodAdvice Recap Episode 3This week is a break from interviews to continue a mini-series within the podcast that will recap advice given from previous guests. Today's recap is advice given from the third set of 5 guests: Keri from the 11th interview, Yesenia from the 12th interview, Sara from the 13th interview, LiAna for the 14th interview, and Samantha from the 15th interview. Echoing LiAna and Samantha's words, please reach out to someone if you need help with your mental health. If you're not sure where to start, and you're in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662...
2021-11-0820 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 324Comic Reviews: Batman/Superman: Authority Special by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Trevor Hairsine, Ben Templesmith, Jonathan Glapion, Rain Beredo, Scott Hanna Dark Knights of Steel 1 by Tom Taylor, Yasmine Putri Human Target 1 by Tom King, Greg Smallwood Wiccan/Hulking Infinity Comic by Josh Trujillo, Jodi Nishijima, Matt Milla Death of Doctor Strange: The Avengers by Alex Paknadel, Ryan Bodenheim, Rachelle Rosenberg Strange Academy Presents The Death of Doctor Strange by Skottie Young, Mike del Mundo .Self 1 by Christopher Sebela, Cara McGee, Rebecca Nalty Manu GN by Kelly Fernandez Newburn 1 by Chip Zdarsky, Jacob Phillips, Nadia Shammas, Ziyed Yusuf Ayoub...
2021-11-052h 40
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Derrelyn About MotherhoodDerrelyn is the oldest of 6 kids. She wasn't sure how parenting would go because she didn't enjoy babysitting other people's kids, but she found she really enjoys being a mom to her kids. She talked about the unexpected loneliness of motherhood. She talked a lot about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints throughout the interview. She shared her grief over the loss of her mother-in-law. She talked about anxiety, trauma, and going to therapy to work through different things. If you are struggling with any mental health issue, please reach out to someone. If you're not...
2021-11-011h 07
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Jes About MotherhoodJes grew up as an only child, and was ambivalent towards the idea of having kids initially. She talked about how kids are a mirror for things their parents say and do, but kids are also very much their own person. She shared what it was like to have her second child, and the adjustment it has been for her whole family. She talked about how running a few errands takes so much longer with kids. She talked about not being super religious, and having a culture of spending time with family. Jes shared about feeling pulled in several...
2021-10-251h 01
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Mary G. About MotherhoodMary shared she always wanted kids, and kept a running list in her mind of things she saw that wanted to do or wanted to not do as a future mother herself. She nannied for a few families before having her first kid, so the transition into motherhood was pretty easy for her. She talked about how pregnancy was really hard for her. During her second pregnancy, Mary's doctors recommended against having any more kids. Mary shared that she was surprised to find out that there are free parenting resources available. She took a free parenting class in her...
2021-10-1825 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodAdvice Recap 2This week is a break from interviews to continue a mini-series within the podcast that will recap advice given from previous guests. Today's recap is advice given from the second set of 5 guests: Stephanie from the 6th interview, Tracy from the 7th interview, Meghan from the 8th interview, Ginny from the 9th interview, and Sheyla from the 10th interview. To check out Stephanie's blog, go to shineindarkness.blog. If you want to come on the podcast and share your experiences of being a mom, send me (Laura Pruett) a message! I'd love to chat. You can reach out to...
2021-10-1114 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodAdvice Recap 1This week is a break from interviews to start a mini-series within the podcast that will recap advice given from previous guests. Today is advice given from the first 5 guests: Mary, Joni, Debi, Dezerrae and Mindy.
To check out Debi's music therapy company, visit mindfullmusic.com. Check out Dezerrae's counseling services at Total Life Counseling. To check out Dezerrae's placenta services, visit www.eastvalleyplacenta.com. To check out Mindy's podcast and social medias, search for The Storytinker on any podcast platform, or on YouTube, Instagram or Facebook. If you want to come on the p...
2021-10-0410 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Marcela About MotherhoodMarcela was 30 years old when she became a mother, after 5 years of trying for kids. She shares that her kids and her husband are a blessing to her, it's so sweet. She briefly talks about growing up in Lima, Peru. Marcela shares she was in a car accident 4.5 years ago, and the way that changed her life. She talks about her faith throughout the interview, and how her trials and having a relationship to God affects the way she mothers. I mention the Come Follow Me program offered by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, you...
2021-09-2725 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Michelle About MotherhoodMichelle talks about how she and her husband are school teachers, and how that affects their parenting. She talks about struggling with anxiety, trying to let go of the need to control, and finding a balance of knowing when to ask and/or accept help. Michelle talks about planning her first pregnancy, and then having two happy surprise pregnancies because she was too scared to plan for another child after her first. Michelle gushes about her husband and kids, and it is so sweet. Michelle talks about how her religion helps her know her worth and to teach her...
2021-09-2045 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Bobbi About MotherhoodBobbi spent a lot of time around babies and little kids growing up, so becoming a mom was a natural transition for her. She shares about role playing adopting kids when she was a kid, and then adopting her second child. She reflects on the cultural differences between living in Utah, the Los Angeles area and North Georgia. Bobbi talks about having a miscarriage at 14 weeks and the culture of not sharing you are pregnant till after 12 weeks to hide any pregnancy loss, if it happens. Bobbi talks throughout the interview about being a member of The Church of...
2021-09-131h 37
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Karla About MotherhoodKarla shares that her first pregnancy was a surprise when she was in grad school, and being so nervous to tell her parents that she was having a child out of wedlock. Her boyfriend, now husband, is a huge support to her, and they planned their second child together. Karla shares the birth story of her son, Francisco, leading to a cesarean birth. At her son's suggestion, Karla then shares the birth story of her daughter, Katalyna, a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). Karla talks about finding out she had PCOS while pregnant with her daughter, and the importance...
2021-09-061h 42
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Sarah About MotherhoodSarah talks about being around people a lot before kids, and when she became a mom she was suddenly alone. Sarah shares she has MS and how she needed to plan her pregnancies with her doctors. Sarah talks about the difference of having 1 or 2 kids and a smaller living space versus having 4 kids in a larger living space. Sarah shared that being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints influences everything about the way she parents. She also talks about how she grew up in the South, but now lives in San Diego, and...
2021-08-3035 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Jennifer About MotherhoodJennifer did not want kids, and then found out she was pregnant a few years into her first marriage. Her pregnancy opened her up to learning more about natural medicine, and changed the trajectory of her career and whole life. After a while she left the corporate world for birth work, and now owns a midwifery practice serving the Phoenix valley Called Moxie Midwifery. You can find out more at moxiemidwife.com.
Jennifer talks about divorcing her first husband, being a single parent and co-parenting, and then getting remarried. She shares how having anxiety impacts her parenting...
2021-08-2340 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Janai About MotherhoodJanai talks about growing up in a family of 6 kids, and loving it. She wanted a family like the one she grew up in, and planned for her 2 babies right after she and her husband were married. She talks about how her mom shaped the way she views motherhood and how she mothers now. She shares she had a really rough birth that required blood transfusions and a hard recovery, but also shares how much joy she has in being a mom to her daughter. She shares that her religion has helped give her purpose and guidance, and a...
2021-08-1620 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Gabby About MotherhoodGabby talks about not doubting her ability to parent, even though she was a young mom with her first child, and people told her to place her child for adoption. She talks about how having a child at a young age wasn't a mistake, none of her kids are a mistake. She also talks about the pressure she felt as a young mom.
Gabby shares that having her kids helped her be more open minded about other people, instead of making snap judgments. She shares how her Mexican culture, but raising her kids in the U.S...
2021-08-091h 17
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Tiffany About MotherhoodTiffany talks about being super stressed out after having her first child, to the point that she developed Bell's Palsy. She also had her gall bladder removed shortly after giving birth. She was anticipating more health challenges with her second child, and was surprised to find out her child was born with birth anomalies that require extra care and doctor visits. She shares she did not want to be pregnant with her third child, but those feelings went away once she gave birth.
Tiffany talks about getting spiritual promptings when it was time to try for each...
2021-08-0245 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Matti About MotherhoodMatti talks about having PCOS and thought for years that she was infertile. When she did become pregnant, she developed preeclampsia and needed to deliver her baby preterm at 25 weeks and 5 days gestation. Matti shares about her son being a micro baby in the NICU for months, and having 2 newborn stages: a newborn in the NICU and a newborn once he was discharged from the hospital. Matti talks about babywearing her son as a way to discourage others from touching him since he is a medically delicate child, and also talks about becoming more assertive. She shares a little...
2021-07-261h 09
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Brianna About MotherhoodBrianna talked about her infertility struggles, some of her triggers, and the kindnesses people showed her and her husband. She talked about how having endometriosis, surgery, IUI, and IVF all led to her son. She shared that once she was pregnant, she was surprised by perinatal depression, but thankfully did not experience postpartum depression. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please reach out to someone. If you are in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357.
Brianna talked about mom-shaming, and feeling the pressure of...
2021-07-1942 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Samantha About MotherhoodSamantha talks about being the oldest of 8 children. She had a pretty good idea of what being a mom is like before she had her own kids, but was still surprised by different aspects being a mom. She talks about how she has a close relationship with her mom, and how her husband and her family are a huge support system for her. She shares openly about having post-partum depression and anxiety, and encourages others to seek help if they are having similar issues. I mention an episode of Death, Sex, and Money called, "Ellen Burstyn's Lessons on Survival"...
2021-07-1246 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks LiAna About MotherhoodLiAna wasn't sure if she could have kids or not because of her family history. She had her first son, then a year later gave birth to twins without knowing she was pregnant till she gave birth to the first twin. It's too much to summarize, listen to find out more. LiAna talks about her IBS issues, and mentions she struggles with depression, anxiety and OCD. If you have any mental health issues, please reach out to someone. If you are in the United States, you can call the 24/7 National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357...
2021-07-121h 20
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Sara About MotherhoodSara talks about knowing she wanted kids, then being surprised with how little control she had over her life and her kids once they were born. She talks about being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, there is a lot of church jargon I explain at the beginning of the episode. Sara shares about homeschooling her kids till about middle school. She talks about trying to not let general culture get her focused on looking picture perfect or other things that don't really matter, and just trying to let her kids be who...
2021-07-1229 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Yesenia About MotherhoodYesenia was told at the age of 16 she wouldn't be able to carry a child. Then at the age of 23, she unexpectedly found herself pregnant. She has been a single mom the entire time, but has been navigating how to co-parent with her child's father for the past 3 years. Yesenia talks about learning how to set boundaries with people in her life, and teaching her daughter how to set boundaries. She talks about being Hispanic, her first language was Spanish. Even though Yesenia's daughter doesn't speak Spanish, she can understand it and listens to all the gossip. Yesenia talks...
2021-07-121h 20
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Keri About MotherhoodKeri has been a single mom for most of her kids' lives, and she got a lot of help from her parents. Her mother recently passed away from Alzheimer's, and she and her kids are grieving the loss of such a significant person in their lives. Keri talks about the importance of sleep in being a single parent, and found sleep training to be super helpful for her to function. TRIGGER WARNING: Rape and suicidal thoughts are mentioned. The United States free 24/7 national sexual assault hotline is 800-656-HOPE or 800-656-4673. You can also chat on the RAINN...
2021-07-1250 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Sheyla About MotherhoodSheyla talks about getting giving birth to her first child at age of 17, and all that came with being a young mom. She shares she is pregnant with her second child now at the age of 26, and she compares the difference to having a supportive partner this time around. This pregnancy was considered a high risk pregnancy till she was 20 weeks along because of subchorionic hemorrhage, a blood clot in her uterus. She is no longer considered high risk, she and her baby girl are now fine. Sheyla talks about her worries about having a girl after getting used...
2021-07-1257 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Ginny About MotherhoodGinny talks about how she was a single working mom after divorcing her first husband, and got by with the help of her family and friends. She married her 2nd husband after they dated for 5ish years, and they are still happily married to this day. Her 2nd husband adopted Ginny's 2 kids and they had a 3rd child together. Ginny talks about how she converted religions from Catholic to The church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Ginny talks about growing up on a farm in North Dakota with her parents and 4 sisters. Her family all eventually moved...
2021-06-1037 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Meghan About MotherhoodMeghan shares how becoming a mom made her less accommodating to others, and also more crunchy than she expected. She shares that both she and her husband are adult children of divorce, and talks about the struggle of sharing time between all 4 grandparent households. Meghan talks about how she and her husband are conscientiously raising their kids without religion, the struggles of parenting in quarantine, and filtering unsolicited advice. Meghan also shares openly about her birth trauma and how it took 4 years to find the right treatment for her: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). June is PTSD Awareness...
2021-06-0744 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Tracy About MotherhoodTracy shares that she never really had a desire to have kids. Now she has 3 kids, and she loves hanging out with them. She even misses them when they're at school. Her daughter, and sometimes her toddler son, are part of the recording. They add giggles, and sometimes we hear Tracy parenting in action. Tracy talks about how being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints affects her mothering. We use a lot of church jargon throughout the interview, so specific words are explained in the intro and outro. If you have any thoughts...
2021-06-0437 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Stephanie About MotherhoodStephanie shares very openly about postpartum depression, symphysis pubis dysfunction, birth trauma, strep B infection, having her baby stay in the NICU, and PTSD. This might make it sound like a heavy episode, but Stephanie's humor and bigger-picture perspective add levity and depth. She mentions her blog, you can find that here: shineindarkness.blog. If you need any help with PTSD or other mental health struggles, please reach out to someone. If you are in the United States, you can always call the National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357. If you have any thoughts or...
2021-05-311h 03
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Mindy About MotherhoodMindy shares very openly about how motherhood has been empowering and filled with highs, but also a source of frustration and even some hopelessness. Mindy shares about giving birth at home, growing up Jewish and marrying a man who converted to Judaism, and her relationship with her parents. She talks about how not having a creative outlet for a few years made mothering, and life in general, much more difficult and unhappy. Now that she has a creative outlet in reading and analyzing webcomics and other stories on her podcast, The StoryTinker, she has more joy, and takes joy...
2021-05-271h 06
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Dezerrae About MotherhoodDezerrae Houk shares openly about being a young mom, being a single parent, and then parenting with her husband. She shares how anxiety, and then getting treatment for anxiety, has affected her mothering. She talks about how her son was born prematurely, and how his NICU stay shaped how she parented. She talks about how being Mexican, and her husband being white, affects her mothering. She owns East Valley Placenta, you can find more information about that here: eastvalleyplacenta.com. She also works in the mental health field as a counselor, you can find more information here: totallifeaz.com...
2021-05-2441 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Debi About MotherhoodDebi talks about how being a middle child of 6, having endometriosis, growing up Jewish then converting to Christianity after getting married, and her now ex-husband's mental health affected her mothering. She shares how her physical health problems affected her mental health. (If you are having mental health struggles, please reach out to someone. If you are in the United States, you can call the National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357, or visit their website www.samhsa.gov.) Debi also shares how discovering her identity working as a Music Therapist changed her whole life, including how...
2021-05-211h 10
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Joni About MotherhoodJoni talks openly about how it has been for her as a mother. She touches on the loss of her mother-in-law earlier this year, and shares that the birth of her son a month after her mother-in-law's passing brought a light in a dark time. She shares some of her experience of having postpartum depression and anxiety, and how she found ways to cope. She also gives some reassuring advice to take the pressure off. If you, or anyone you know, are struggling with mental health problems, you can call SAMHSA's national helpline. SAMHSA is the Substance Abuse and...
2021-05-1723 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodLaura Asks Mary About MotherhoodMary talks to Laura about so much: being adopted at the age of 5, transitioning from a Spanish speaking household to an English speaking household, her relationship with her biological mom and adoptive mom, divorcing her husband when her two oldest children were toddlers, placing her third child for adoption, and offers Laura some words of faith and wisdom. If you have any thoughts or questions, or if you want to share your thoughts on motherhood on the podcast, you can reach out to me, Laura Pruett, on the Laura Asks About Motherhood Facebook page or Instagram account.
2021-05-0953 min
Laura Asks About MotherhoodWelcome and IntroA brief explanation of me, Laura Pruett, and why I started this podcast to ask women about their experiences in motherhood.
2021-05-0805 minGribblenation RoadcastJust Passing Through #007 - Where Road History meets Black HistoryWith February being Black History Month, this week's episode provides an opportunity to examine the impacts that road/highway projects have had on urban African-American populations across America and how these decisions continue to impact these communities today. Dan is joined this week by Laura Bianca-Pruett, a planner for a local municipality in the state of Maryland, who shares many of her experiences and insights into this and other topics, including diversity and the apparent lack thereof within the road enthusiast community at large.
2021-02-281h 02
The Marshall Pruett PodcastMP 1027: Catching Up With GM's Laura Wontrop KlauserGet to know Laura Wontrop Klauser, the veteran Cadillac Racing program manager who was recently promoted by General Motors to the new role of Sports Car Racing Program Manager, which includes oversight of Corvette Racing, as she visits us for an episode of Catching Up With on The Marshall Pruett Podcast.
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2021-01-2631 min
Indigenous in Music with Larry KAnachnid in our Spotlight Interview (Electro Pop)Welcome to Indigenous in Music. This week Larry welcomes from Montreal, Quebec, “Anachnid.” She is a singer, songwriter and performer. She has just released her debut album “Dreamweaver.” Hear her album on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/39gvn7LqSbcAVjl3nbvVWZ?si=UV4QJFsDRGe6Ur230Vbm_w.
Music from Anachnid, Stolen Identity, De Madregada, Quantum Tangle, Carsen Gray, A Tribe Called Red, Bomba Estereo, Nortec Collective, QVLN, Locos Por Juana, XAXO, Elastic Bond, B-Side Players, Indian City, Richie Ledreagle, Brianna Lea Pruett, Thana Redhawk, Night Shield, Toia, Campo, Latin League, Brian Hedges, Cary Morin, Indian City, Laura Niquay, Matiu and much muc...
2020-06-281h 55
Edge Guard140 - PlanetfriendIn this week’s episode, we tinker with evolution in PlanetFriend, a game by Laura Michet and Brendon Chung. It’s an amusing planet-sim designed over the course of the Covid-19 quarantines. We talk about simulation games, this game’s sense of humor, and the fun we had tinkering with the game files.
Find the game here: https://lauramichet.itch.io/planetfriend
And follow the creators on Twitter: @lmichet, @BlendoGames
2020-05-2446 minEdge Guard119 - AmpereThis week, we play Ampere, a puzzle game about connecting wires by game design students Mathieu Hentschel, Johannes Knop, and Laura Brosi. We talk about this game’s beautiful art, rope physics, Unity, the definition of “circuit,” and the strange fascination that puzzle games have with abandoned factories. Blake breaks the game.
Download the game here: https://laurabdev.itch.io/ampere
And follow the creators on Twitter: @laurabdev
2019-12-0836 min
Troubled WatersLinus vs LucySara June, Luke Null, Bri Pruett and Riley Silverman join host, Dave Holmes to settle once and for all, who is the better Peanuts character, Lucy or Linus? Team Linus Riley Silverman and Bri Pruett Team Lucy Sara June and Luke Null This week, our contestants argue over dead bodies in the HOV lane, share some embarrassing road trip stories, and pitch us sequels to beloved movies. Sara June wants to plug Means TV and her Venmo @heysarajune and recommends Nate by Natalie Palamides. Luke Null wants to plug his album Guitar Co...
2019-08-0143 min