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TBR PodcastBat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng - Kylie Lee BakerSend us a textThis month's book club read is Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker. As always, we highly suggest reading the book first and then coming back to join us for discussion!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2025-06-0748 min
TBR PodcastMotheater - Linda CodegaSend us a textWe did not discover until halfway through the episode that Linda uses they/them pronouns so we unfortunately misgender them a lot this episode. We are sorry about this and we will look up authors beforehand to avoid this situation in the future. Everyone deserves respect.This month's book club read is Motheater by Linda Codega. As always, we highly suggest reading the book first and then coming back to join us for discussion!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that...2025-05-1029 min
Redeemed PodcastStepping Out in Faith: Kate Kennedy’s Journey to Build a School for the HomelessIn this episode of the Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns introduces guest Kate Kennedy, who shares her inspiring journey of founding a school for homeless children. Despite having no background in education or nonprofit administration, Kate was moved by her faith and personal experiences to create a transformative institution. The episode explores the challenges she faced, the support she received, and the profound impact of her work. It also delves into Kate's personal struggles, including dealing with loss and shame, and how she found redemption and faith in the process. The conversation highlights the importance of perseverance, community, and trusting...2025-05-0733 min
TBR PodcastHorror Book: The September House - Carissa OrlandoSend us a textThis month's spooky read is The September House by Carissa Orlando! Enjoy! Want to read along? Next month's horror book will be The Motherthing by Ainslie Hogarth so read up!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2025-04-1907 min
TBR PodcastThe Maid - Nita ProseSend us a textThis month's book club read is The Maid by Nita Prose. As always, we highly suggest reading the book first and then coming back to join us for discussion!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2025-04-0554 min
Closing NightBONUS: Lauren Kennedy Talks about Lone Star Love (and The Last Five Years)In this bonus episode of Closing Night, we revisit a compelling conversation with Broadway star Lauren Kennedy. While exploring the tricky politics and pressures of theater careers, Lauren candidly shares her experiences after Sunset Boulevard and Side Show that led into Lone Star Love.You heard only a couple of quotes from her in the main episode, but here you’ll get the full discussion of the intriguing yet chaotic behind-the-scenes story of a production that was derailed by unexpected challenges and the whims of a high-profile star. Lauren gives an insider's view on ho...2025-03-1717 min
TBR PodcastThirteen Storeys - Jonathan SimsSend us a textThis month's spooky read is Thirteen Storeys by Jonathan Sims! Enjoy! Want to read along? Next month's horror book will be The September House by Carissa Orlando so read up!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2025-03-1510 min
Beltline to BroadwayEp51. Norbert Leo Butz & Lauren Kennedy on Theater, Trust, and The Last Five YearsNorbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy reunite to reflect on their journey as the original Cathy and Jamie in The Last Five Years. They share behind-the-scenes stories about the show's development, including how Jason Robert Brown shaped the music around their performances. The conversation explores the challenges of performing such an emotionally intense two-person musical, the struggles of engaging audiences with its unconventional structure, and how the show deeply influenced their personal and professional lives. Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award-winning actor known for his powerhouse performances in Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch...2025-03-0527 min
TBR PodcastThe Last Gifts of the Universe - Riley AugustSend us a textThis month's book club read is The Last Gifts of the Universe by Riley August. As always, we highly suggest reading the book first and then coming back to join us for discussion!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2025-03-0141 min
Enlightened Misfits PodcastS2E67: Awakening your Intuition & Heal Ancestral patterns with Kerry KennedyS2E67: Awakening your Intuition & Heal Ancestral patterns with Kerry KennedyConnect with Kerry Kennedy:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kerryfkennedy?igsh=MWtvcHV3NDA5ZnhrNA==Connect with Lauren:https://linktr.ee/themermaidlightThe Enlightened Misfits Sisterhood: https://www.themermaidlight.com/enlightened-misfits-sisterhoodTHE HUMAN DESIGN COLLECTIVE FB COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehumandesigncollective/2025-02-2738 min
TBR PodcastHorror Book: Guillotine - Delilah S. DawsonSend us a textThis month's spooky read is Guillotine by Delilah S. Dawson! Enjoy! Want to read along? Next month's horror book will be Thirteen Storeys by Jonathan Sims so read up!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2025-02-2208 min
Shmindle Shmumlimited21: The Deal by Elle KennedyWhat's the deal with The Deal? Jk. For episode 21, the ladies of Shmindle Shmumlimited shared their thoughts on the book The Deal by Elle Kennedy. This book is a hockey romance, and has been optioned by Amazon Prime to be a future TV series! Lauren, Steph, and Amity also chat about how they can fit reading in during especially busy seasons, including while on their Pelotons. Other current books read include: The Neighbor War by friend of the pod Katie Bailey - which Amity recommends!The Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros #boo...2025-02-0253 min
TBR PodcastI'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom - Jason ParginSend us a textThis month's book club read is I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin. As always, we highly suggest reading the book first and then coming back to join us for discussion!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab...2025-02-0156 min
Side Effects with Dr. JosefHow I cured my schizophrenia - Interview with Lauren Kennedy WestIn this conversation, Lauren Kennedy West shares her journey of living with schizoaffective disorder, detailing her experiences with mental health struggles, the impact of her diagnosis, and her relationship with medications. She discusses the importance of vulnerability in sharing her story and the evolution of her YouTube channel, which aims to connect and support others facing similar challenges. Lauren also explores her transition to a ketogenic diet as a non-drug approach to managing her symptoms, reflecting on the profound changes in her life after reducing her medications. In this conversation, Lauren Kennedy West and Dr. Josef explore the complexities...2025-01-241h 00
TBR PodcastHorror Book: The Lamb Will Slaughter the LionSend us a textThis month's spooky read is The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion by Margaret Killjoy! Enjoy!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2025-01-1813 min
TBR PodcastHouse of Frank - Kay SynclaireSend us a textPardon the delay, we had a sick host so had to push back recording. This month's book club read is House of Frank by Kay Synclaire. As always, we highly suggest reading the book first and then coming back to join us for discussion!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and...2025-01-1133 min
TBR PodcastHorror Book: Mummer's NightSend us a textThis month's spooky read is Mummer's Night by Mia Silver! Enjoy!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2024-12-2118 min
Funded FuturesLauren Kennedy and Brooke Marks - The Intersection of AI, Luxury, and SustainabilityIn this episode of The Birchal Podcast, host Emily Macfarlane chats with Lauren Kennedy and Brooke Marks, the powerhouse duo behind High End App, a transformative platform in the luxury resale market. The conversation begins with Brooke’s story of founding a Facebook group to create a safer marketplace after being scammed on eBay. This group evolved into High End App, which uses cutting-edge AI technology to authenticate luxury goods digitally, ensuring trust and transparency for buyers and sellers.
Lauren shares how her background in data science and fraud detection at Macquarie Bank played a pivotal role in...2024-12-1836 min
The Metabolic LinkThriving Beyond Schizophrenia: A Story of Healing with Metabolic Therapy | Lauren Kennedy West | Ep.57Join our free Live Q&A with Lauren on December 18th and become a member of The Metabolic Initiative to access exclusive ad-free episodes and earn CMEs. Register here!In this episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field sits down with Lauren Kennedy West, a passionate mental health advocate and social worker who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder in 2016. Lauren reveals her extraordinary journey of using metabolic therapy to not only manage but reverse debilitating symptoms, transforming her life in ways she once thought impossible.This deeply compelling conversation delves into Lauren’s personal st...2024-12-161h 02
TBR PodcastSymphony of Secrets - Brendan SlocumbSend us a textThis month's book club read is Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb. As always, we highly suggest reading the book first and then coming back to join us for discussion!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2024-12-0744 min
Degrees of HealthLauren Kennedy-West | From Schizophrenia to Symptom-Free - Metabolic Therapies for Mental HealthWhat if the way we think about mental health is due for a revolution? Maybe we don’t need to suffer and to 'try to' live well with the big challenges that mental illness can bring - maybe we can actually...live well. In this deeply personal and groundbreaking conversation, Lauren Kennedy-West shares her experience of living with schizoaffective disorder - and historical diagnoses that included depression, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, and an eating disorder - to living symptom-free and off psychiatric medications. What she did? After years of psychotic episodes, anti-depressants, and anti-psychotics, Lauren ma...2024-12-041h 04
TBR PodcastHorror Book: Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke - Eric LaRoccaSend us a textThis month's spooky read is Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca! Enjoy!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2024-11-1607 min
TBR PodcastNightbitch - Rachel YoderSend us a textThis month's book club read is Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder. Our audio is again atrocious on this episode but we will hopefully fix it by next month! Content warning on this book for violence and violence to animals. Want to skip the bit where we talk in depth about the house cat being killed? The time for that is 20:33 to 23:42.After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow...2024-11-0239 min
Nota Bene PodcastNota Bene Podcast #4.3 - Ivo Bruijn (Kennedy van der Laan)In deze aflevering gaat Eline in gesprek met Ivo Bruijn, HR directeur bij Kennedy van der Laan, over de rol van HR en recruitment binnen de advocatuur. Hoe zien het sollicitatieproces en de werkcultuur er bij Kennedy uit? 2024-10-2233 min
TBR PodcastA Light Through the Cracks: A Climber's Story - Beth RoddenSend us a textThis month's book club read is A Light Through the Cracks: A Climber's Story by Beth Rodden. This memoir has trigger warnings for eating disorders, PTSD, and racism. We're still figuring out the audio so poor Lauren is a little quiet but we will keep working on it and get better!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! 2024-10-1239 min
TBR PodcastHorror Book: The Cabin at the End of the World - Paul TremblaySend us a textThis month's spooky read is The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay! Enjoy!After listening, please share and give us a review! Have a book to suggest that we read? Go ahead and send an email to tbrpodcasting@gmail.com! Also you can follow Lauren @renkenreads on TikTok and Instagram! Thank you to Sonican and Hitslab for our intros and outros respectively!2024-09-2115 min
Boundless Body RadioLiving Well with Schizophrenia with Lauren Kennedy West! 702Send us a textLauren Kennedy West has lived for many years with the diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. She has the unique combined perspective of having experience working in the mental health care system as a social worker, and of navigating the mental health care system as a patient. She shares her experience and knowledge as a speaker to various audiences, and also through her YouTube channel, titled Living Well With Schizophrenia, where her videos have been viewed over 20 million times. The channel is devoted to increasing knowledge and awareness around schizophrenia, schizoaffective...2024-09-1359 min