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Parrish The ThoughtEpisode 190: Laurie Lee Hall | Author of Dictates of Conscience, From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman.Ladies and gentlemen and whoever else is listening. Welcome back to the show.
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Laurie Lee Hall, author of Dictates of Conscience: The Journey from Mormon High Priest to Transgender Woman, to explore her extraordinary life—a path marked by devotion, courage, and authenticity over 50 years. Once a respected leader and chief temple architect within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Laurie shares what it meant to honor her truth in the face of profound spiritual and social consequence.
We also have a special guest on...2025-07-261h 52
Donor DiariesKidney Pledges, Pet Care, and Paychecks: The Unexpected Support System for Living Donors with the APKD | EP 35Send us a textSue Rees returns to share the revolutionary donor protections offered by the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation (APKD) that are making kidney donation more accessible and equitable for everyone. As Chief Operating Officer with over 25 years of transplant experience, Sue walks us through the comprehensive "Donor Protect" program designed to eliminate financial barriers while safeguarding donors' futures.We explore how the Alliance reimburses lost wages (up to $10,000), covers travel expenses for both donors and their support persons, and even provides dependent and pet care assistance. Sue explains their innovative "Home Advantage"...2025-07-0933 minDonor DiariesBuilding a Legacy of Life: The Origins of the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation | EP 34Send us a textWhat happens when a transplant surgeon, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, and a willingness to trust strangers come together? A revolution in kidney donation that has saved 20,000 lives and counting.Meet Dr. Michael Rees and Sue Rees, the power couple behind the Alliance for Paired Kidney Donation. In this captivating first installment of our two-part season finale, we journey back to 2007 when kidney paired exchange was in its infancy and most surgeons believed all transplant surgeries had to happen simultaneously to prevent donors from backing out.Dr. Rees takes us...2025-07-0833 min
The Fabienne ShowFrom Overwhelmed at $100K to $500K with Fridays Off — Laurie Lee’s TransformationIn this deeply inspiring conversation, I sit down with Laurie Lee, a business attorney who went from scraping by as a solo practitioner to building a thriving half-million-dollar firm on her way to a million this year—without sacrificing her life in the process.Laurie shares the pivotal moment when she realized traditional, masculine business strategies were burning her out—and how finding a more feminine, holistic approach that transformed everything. From learning how to hire and lead a team to discovering the spiritual and mindset shifts that got her out of getting in her own way...2025-06-2028 minDonor Diaries2 Pastors and a Kidney Voucher | EP 33Send us a textA spiritual calling, a kidney voucher, and two pastors reconnecting after decades apart—this is no ordinary transplant story.When Jim Pearl was diagnosed with Fabry's disease in 2004, he had no idea his journey would lead him back to Jeff Barker, a seminary friend from the '90s. After five years on dialysis, Jim clung to his mantra: "In the waiting, God is working." Meanwhile, Jeff saw Jim's Facebook post and felt a spiritual nudge to step forward, despite knowing little about kidney donation.Though not a direct match, Je...2025-06-0330 min
School of Midlife112. Midlife Confidence in the Bedroom Starts Here—No Intercourse Required | Lee Jagger (Replay)Talking about midlife sex tips, confidence in the bedroom, menopause intimacy, erotic massage, Lee Jagger🔥 Show Notes:Is your sex life…fine? If so, it might be time to shake things up—in the best way possible.In this most-downloaded episode of The School of Midlife podcast, Laurie sits down with Lee Jagger, a sex educator and founder of Rock the Bedroom, who shares the secrets to having the best sex of your life—without intercourse.This is not your average sex talk. Lee breaks down:...2025-04-221h 07Donor DiariesCould a Facebook Scroll Save Your Life? | EP 32Send us a textWhat if a casual Sunday scroll through Facebook could save a life? In this heartfelt episode of Donor Diaries, Rich and Cali share the extraordinary story of how a social media post led to a life-saving kidney transplant and an unexpected lifelong connection.Rich, living with polycystic kidney disease, feared the wait for a deceased donor and the possibility of having to go on dialysis, and took a leap of faith by sharing his story online. Cali, grieving the loss of her brother to the same disease, stumbled upon Rich’s po...2025-04-0835 min
The Trans Narrative PodcastLaurie Lee Hall : Mormonism, excommunication, & empowerment - The Dictates of ConscienceOn this episode, Athena, Caroline, and Ellie have the pleasure of meeting Laurie Lee Hall, a transgender woman and former high-ranking member of the Mormon Church.Laurie shares her remarkable journey of self-discovery, transition, and advocacy, highlighting the importance of community, support, and acceptance. Her story is one of resilience and courage, offering valuable insights into the experiences of transgender individuals within religious communities.The group explores themes of identity, faith, and social justice, and delves into her memoir, "Dictates of Conscience." This powerful conversation sheds light on the...2025-03-101h 22Donor DiariesThe Gift of Hope with Dr. Harry Wilkins | EP 31Send us a textJoin us on Donor Diaries as we welcome Dr. Harry Wilkins, CEO of Gift of Hope, who transitioned from a 36-year career as a trauma surgeon to leading an organ procurement organization in 2020. With his unique perspective as both a physician and an industry leader, Dr. Wilkins offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the complex and deeply personal world of deceased organ donation. From the moment of injury to the life-changing decisions families face, he sheds light on the critical role OPOs play in guiding and supporting donor families through the process.2025-03-0559 minDonor DiariesTransporting Second Chances- When Kidneys Fly | EP 30Send us a textJoin us as we welcome the extraordinary Mike Lollo, a former NYPD detective whose journey led him to become a passionate advocate for kidney donation. Mike's life took an inspiring turn in 2018 when he donated his kidney to a stranger. He shares his remarkable story with us, reflecting on how chance encounters with people like Ned Brooks shaped his mission to transform lives through the power of living donation. This episode highlights Mike's dedication and the profound impact his advocacy has had on individuals like Tommy Alexander and Mark Weiner.We al...2025-02-0633 minDonor DiariesFind Your Kidney Donor Now: Taking Charge of Your Journey with Marilyn Day | EP 29Send us a textJoin us as we sit down with Marilyn Day, a founding member of Transplant Village and a two-time kidney recipient who has dedicated over a decade to guiding others through the transplant journey.In this episode, Marilyn shares how her personal story highlights the transformative power of sharing your journey to inspire action and find living donors within your social network. Discover how platforms like Facebook and Instagram have become invaluable tools for connecting patients with potential donors—reuniting people with long-lost connections, activating supportive family members who simply didn’t know...2025-01-0729 min
Talk to Your PharmacistEmpowering Pharmacy Leaders: Practical Steps for Enhancing Team Performance with Laurie Lee SmithIn this episode, our guest is Laurie Lee Smith, who is the CEO of Laurie Lee Leadership and a seasoned executive coach with over threedecades of healthcare expertise, certified by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Laurie’s international coaching and leadership engagements have spanned continents, including North America, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, with a focus on enhancing the influence of healthcare leadership on a global scale. Her coaching philosophy is anchored in the cultivation of high-trust leaders who support teams capable of achieving peak interdependence. Laurie holds a Master of Science in Nursing Administration fr...2024-12-0221 minDonor DiariesHealing, Sobriety, and Connection with Triple Donor Anthony Cernera | EP 28Send us a textIn this episode, Anthony Cernera, a three-time living organ donor, opens up about his transformative journey of giving and personal healing. His story began with a simple Facebook post that sparked a deep desire to help others, leading him to donate a portion of his liver, kidney, and stem cells. These selfless acts not only changed the lives of his recipients but also had a profound impact on Anthony's own mental health, helping him navigate struggles with depression and addiction.Anthony shares his powerful connections with his recipients, including Lance, his...2024-11-2635 min
Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard OstlerEpisode 786: Laurie Lee Hall, New Book: “Dictates of Conscience"My friend Laurie Lee Hall (convert, former Director of LDS Temple Design and Construction, former Stake President, in her early 60s) joins us to share her story. Laurie Lee talks about her lifelong journey to manage her gender dysphoria and eventually “live as the woman I am”. Laurie Lee talks about the impossible choices she faced in this journey as a successful 20-year Church employee (the last part in the physical facilities department—one of her last projects being the expanded Provo MTC) and serving as a Stake President. That led to Laurie Lee’s Church employment ending and losing her Chur...2024-11-021h 24Donor DiariesGerman Kidney Exchange: Crossing Oceans to Give the Gift of Life | EP 27Send us a textWhat would compel an American living in Germany to navigate a labyrinth of legal and cultural barriers to donate a kidney to a stranger? Join us as we uncover the incredible story of Will Johnson, whose altruistic journey sheds light on the stark contrasts between organ donation practices in the US and Germany. In this episode, recorded in a charming house near Munich, we reveal Germany's current regulations surrounding kidney exchange and the low rates of living donations that Will encountered in his quest to give the gift of life.Embark...2024-11-0131 min
Episodes Archives - The Cultural Hall Podcast859 Laurie Lee HallLaurie Lee Hall’s growing-up years were defined by the conflict between her physical condition as a boy and her inherent identity as a girl. Unable to explain or resolve her gender dysphoria, she committed to living her adult life as a male. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, eventually becoming chief architect of its temples and an ecclesiastical leader. In her church and community, rigid adherence to gender roles is not only the norm, but the defining issue of a faith that doctrinally declares one’s gender as an “eternal identity.” Against this traditional backdrop...2024-10-221h 16Episodes Archives - The Cultural Hall Podcast859 Laurie Lee HallLaurie Lee Hall’s growing-up years were defined by the conflict between her physical condition as a boy and her inherent identity as a girl. Unable to explain or resolve her gender dysphoria, she committed to living her adult life as a male. She joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, eventually becoming chief architect of its temples and an ecclesiastical leader. In her church and community, rigid adherence to gender roles is not only the norm, but the defining issue of a faith that doctrinally declares one’s gender as an “eternal identity.” Against this traditional backdrop...2024-10-221h 16
The Compliance AdvantageThe Power of Coaching and Trust in Healthcare Leadership with Laurie Lee SmithSend us a textUnlocking Authentic, Trust-Building Leadership in Healthcare: Essential Insights with Laurie Lee SmithJoin host Ross Ronan in this impactful episode of the Compliance Leadership Lounge as he engages with leadership expert Laurie Smith to explore the necessity of authenticity, integrity, and trust in healthcare leadership. You will Learn: The distinct differences between transactional and transformational leadership stylesThe importance of emotional intelligencePractical strategies for rebuilding trust with your team Gain critical insights on maintaining transparency, effective time management, and the benefits of meditation for emotional regulation. 2024-10-1734 min
Latter Gay StoriesLaurie Lee Hall | Dictates of ConscienceLaurie Lee Hall was the Chief Architect for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Designing and overseeing some of Mormonism’s most sacred spaces, this former Stake President and bishop made one of the most profound decisions of her life: authenticity. Laurie sits down with Latter Gay Stories in a follow up to her last interview (episode 168) and she shares with us her just published memoir, “Dictates of Conscience: From Mormon High Priest to My New Life as a Woman.” In this interview, Laurie pulls back the curtain to share a “behind the scene” l...2024-10-161h 46Donor DiariesA Senior Donor’s Unwavering Generosity | EP 26Send us a textHow old is too old to save a life? At the age of 74, Tom Duncan defied societal norms to become America's oldest non-directed living kidney donor, and his story will change the way you think about aging and altruism. Join us for an intimate conversation from his serene home in Ruidoso, New Mexico, where Tom recounts the journey that began with a friend's struggle with dialysis and led him to a life-altering decision. Discover the rigorous evaluation process, the misconceptions about age limits, and the emotional benefits of donation that go far beyond...2024-10-0131 min
Lead From Within74. Work/Life Integration For Healthcare Leaders with guest Laurie Lee SmithIn this episode I talk to Laurie Lee Smith about strategies for achieving performance and success, some practical steps for enhancing team performance and the neuroscience of human behaviours in healthcare leadership. Laurie shares her STAR Methodology and explains the difference between social and emotional intelligence.
Introduction
With over 20 years of experience leading teams in healthcare, Laurie is passionate about equipping healthcare leaders to achieve new levels of performance and success.
Her expertise lies in helping healthcare professionals overcome challenges, improve change management, uncover blind spots, and sustain progress by incorporating the neuroscience of...2024-07-281h 01
Press Play On This Immersive Full Audiobook — Perfect Right Now.Laurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more by Laurie LeePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/735982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Laurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more
Author: Laurie Lee
Narrator: Ralph Truman, Emily Parish, Sunny Leworthy, Tim Mcinnerny, Niamh Cusack, Full Cast, Jonathan Keeble, Laurie Lee
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2024
Genres: Classics
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A collection of full-cast dramatisations plus interviews with Laurie Lee Laurie Lee was a poet, novelist and screenwriter renowned for his bestselling autobiographical trilogy Cider With Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning and A Moment of War...2024-05-096h 07
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookLaurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more Audiobook by Laurie LeeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 735982
Title: Laurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more
Author: Laurie Lee
Narrator: Emily Parish, Full Cast , Jonathan Keeble, Laurie Lee, Niamh Cusack, Ralph Truman, Sunny Leworthy, Tim Mcinnerny
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:07:31
Language: English
Release date: 05-09-24
Publisher: PGRH UK
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Classics
Summary:
A collection of full-cast dramatisations plus interviews with Laurie Lee
Laurie Lee was a poet, novelist and screenwriter renowned for his bestselling autobiographical trilogy Cider With Rosie, As I Walked Out...2024-05-096h 07Unlock Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, ClassicsLaurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more by Laurie LeePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/735982to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Laurie Lee: A BBC Radio Collection: Cider with Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning & more
Author: Laurie Lee
Narrator: Ralph Truman, Emily Parish, Sunny Leworthy, Tim Mcinnerny, Niamh Cusack, Full Cast, Jonathan Keeble, Laurie Lee
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
Release date: May 9, 2024
Genres: Classics
Publisher's Summary:
A collection of full-cast dramatisations plus interviews with Laurie Lee Laurie Lee was a poet, novelist and screenwriter renowned for his bestselling autobiographical trilogy Cider With Rosie, As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning and A Moment of War...2024-05-096h 07Donor DiariesLiving Donors: Shedding Pounds to Save Lives | EP 25Send us a textImagine stepping into a world where giving the gift of life is made more accessible to all. That's the transformative journey we embark on with Ruby Rorty and Rachel Watson in the latest episode of Donor Diaries, as they share the details of a program called Project Donor. Ruby, from Stephen Levitt’s Center for RISC, shares the program's genesis and its profound impact on the healthcare sector's donor eligibility dilemma. With a focus on mutable health issues, this initiative paves the way for potential donors like Rachel, who recounts her heartening story of...2024-05-0730 minDonor DiariesDiscovering the Unexpected Rewards of Donating a Kidney to a Stranger | EP 24Send us a textImagine opening your heart to a complete stranger in one of the most profound ways possible. That's exactly what our guests, Josiah Wolfson and Kat Gordon, did when they each made the life-affirming decision to donate a kidney to someone they'd never met. Their compelling stories of self-discovery and transformation are sure to resonate deeply, as they recount the moments that led them to donate. Josiah, a former lawyer turned spiritual nomad, describes an epic pandemic filled with change and growth, where the serenity of crafting a cob house in South A...2024-04-1639 minDonor DiariesNutcracker Kidneys with LJ the Medium | EP 23Send us a textLJ Dong, also known as LJ the Medium, embodies resilience and determination in her journey with Nutcracker Syndrome. Despite facing significant health challenges, LJ's refusal to discard her kidney led her on a remarkable path toward organ donation advocacy.As the American Miss National Mrs. for 2024, LJ leverages her platform to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation. Her diverse background as an ordained Interfaith Minister, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Motivational Speaker, Reiki Practitioner, and author underscores her holistic approach to health and wellness.In...2024-03-0528 min
Confessions of a Freebird - Midlife, Divorce, Heal, and Date Differently with Somatic Experiencing, Empty Nest, Well-Being, Happiness5 Tips to Make Dating over 50 Fun and Joyful with Carolyn Lee Arnold - Part 3 of a 4 Part Dating Series.Are you ready for a fresh perspective on dating?Maybe you are looking for new dating tips and relationship advice? Dating can be a lonely experience and midlife dating can be scary after being out of the dating pool for decades, but it doesn’t have to be that way and you don’t have to do it alone!In today’s episode, I am joined by Carolyn Lee Arnold, author of "Fifty First Dates After 50." Carolyn took on a research project, and decided to go on 50 different dates with 50 different men, and she's h...2024-02-1545 minDonor DiariesTax Credits Can Save Lives | EP 22Send us a textImagine a world where living kidney donors are compensated for their life-saving gift. A world where a severe shortage of kidneys doesn't result in the preventable deaths of over a million Americans. In this riveting dialogue, we're joined by four non-directed kidney donors - Ned Brooks, Elaine Perlman, Dr. Matt Harmody, and Cody Maynard who are the founding members of the Coalition to Modify NOTA. This team will help us uncover the implications of the National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) of 1984. Together, they propose a life-altering solution that could end the kidney transplant w...2023-12-1230 minDonor DiariesDiane Lee Reporting Live with 1 Kidney | EP 21Send us a textDiane Lee Reporting Live with 1 Less KidneyDiane Lee is an Emmy nominated anchor and two-time Emmy Award winning reporter with more than 20 years of broadcast news experience.Diane is currently the 7NEWS Consumer Anchor. Her exclusive reports focus on warning them about scams as well as highlighting money saving tips and investigating consumer issues. Diane’s “Here to Help” focus gives her a platform to assist viewers with any issues or questions they have, something that aligns with her desire to uplift others (a value that led he...2023-11-0132 min
The Thoughts on Selling™ Podcast14. The power of communication: You create your world with your words...so what exactly are you saying? Communication expert Laurie Schloff provides an approachable perspective!Special guest Laurie Schloff and I discuss the value of effective communication in the selling realm. This episode will help you to become a better communicator, and to help your team communicate better as well!
Good communicators are able to motivate their prospects more effectively than weak communicators, and most of selling involves helping others to see different ways of being, to lower the perception of risk in acting, and to show a useful path forward.
Laurie shares some tips regarding effective communicating, including the “power” of your communication. Are you too assertive a communicator, too pa...2023-09-1235 min
Succession StoriesGet Intentional With Your Business Legacy, John Lee Dumas @EOFire [Legacy Series]If you’re a fan of business podcasts, you might know the name John Lee Dumas (JLD), founder and host of the award-winning show, Entrepreneurs on Fire. Since launching in 2012, JLD has interviewed over 3,000 of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. With over 100 million listens, he’s turned the show into a media empire generating 7-figures of net annual revenue. JLD joins Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman to talk about business and personal legacy. What does it take to create a business that leaves a lasting legacy? It involves doing things today that lay the foundation. When the ti...2023-09-0916 min
Health Care Rounds#161: Guiding Health Care Organizations with a Targeted Leadership Approach, with Laurie Lee SmithHolding more than 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Laurie Lee Smith is the founder of Laurie Lee Leadership and former system CNO of Billings Clinic. Her expertise lies in supporting healthcare professionals to overcome challenges, shift mindsets, uncover blind spots, and sustain progress by incorporating the neuroscience of human behaviors. She has developed the Elevating Healthcare Leadership Impact program and the STAR methodology, both of which have proven to be instrumental in transforming teams and driving tangible results. Laurie holds a BSN from the University of Alaska aAnchorage, a masters of science in nursing administration from the University...2023-08-1851 minDonor DiariesTranscending Borders: International Kidney Exchange with Dr. Satish Nadig | EP 20Send us a textThere’s a wide range of reasons why kidney transplant is available to some, but not all. Imagine the lives that could be saved worldwide if we organized a globally inclusive kidney exchange. What could be possible if we could break down borders and share kidneys with other countries?Meet Dr. Satish Nadig, Chief of Transplant, and the Director of the Comprehensive Transplant Center at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. He’s an innovator and visionary, and in this episode, we get to pick his brain to learn about Northwestern and the small n...2023-08-0238 minSchool of Midlife20. Rock the Bedroom: How to Have the Best Sex of Your Life Without Intercourse | Lee JaggerIn this episode of the School of Midlife podcast, I chat with Lee Jagger, a sexpert who teaches midlife women how to have the best sex of their lives without intercourse. Lee shares how she accidentally fell into becoming a sex coach, and how she ended up working with over 2000 male clients and discovered 69 hand techniques that drive men wild. Along the way, she gained tremendous confidence and empowerment in the bedroom that transformed her own sex life. We dive into why many midlife marriages end up sexless, and how Lee's techniques can reignite that...2023-08-011h 08Donor DiariesCoffee and Kidneys with Al Roth | EP 19Send us a textExchanging kidneys is a complicated process that involves multiple collaborations between kidney patients, living donors, transplant centers, insurance companies, airlines and more. It’s truly remarkable if you stop to think about the number of people and organizations that need to come together to make 1 paired exchange possible. We only started exchanging kidneys between non-compatible pairs a little over 20 years ago, so it’s a somewhat new process. Have you ever wondered how this was made possible?Meet Nobel Laureate Al Roth who is an economist and Stanford University professor. Al designs...2023-07-1253 min
Latter-day Faith156: A Transgender Woman's Experience: Laurie Lee HallIt is Pride Month, and given the current and intense politicalization of the rights of transgender individuals, we are pleased to present here an encore of a conversation between Laurie Lee Hall and LDF host Dan Wotherspoon. Originally presented under the umbrella of how different people view God as gendered or not, Laurie Lee shares her experiences as a transgender woman and Latter-day Saint. She shares her story of presenting as a man for the first fifty years of her life, all the while feeling her spirit is female. During this time, she became an architect who worked for...2023-06-1645 minDonor DiariesThe Bionic Man | EP 18Send us a textMeet Phillip Hanks, a walking miracle! Philip had his first liver transplant in 2007 and lived an active life. Then in 2019, extreme pain sent him back to the hospital where he received horrifying news. Not only did he need a new liver, but he needed a new stomach, intestines, pancreas, and kidney. Two different transplant centers turned him away before Indiana University accepted his case and agreed to try the risky surgery which basically involved removing all of his organs and replacing them with donor organs. Phillip not only survived but...2023-06-0732 min
My Life, My Story#32 | RVing Across America: Laurie & David’s Adventures, Challenges, and Travel Tips - Laurie And David JasonSo many dream about traveling the country to see all the beautiful and unique sites America has to offer. Laurie and David are living that dream. They are taking a few years of their retirement to travel the country. In this podcast, they share fun memories, favorite places, and even challenging struggles. Join us as we receive advice and tips on some of the best ways to live out this dream.You can follow the Jasons on their journey across America by following their Facebook page 'Semper Fi America Journey with the Jasons'.2023-05-081h 16
The Soul Frequency ShowLiving From Our Inner Connection | Laurie SeymourIsn’t that what we’re all learning to do? Live from our inner connection? That is what the journey of expansion, awakening, and shifting of frequency is all about. It begins with dialing down our minds and egos and instead turning up the center of who we are. Who better to teach us about inner connection than the wonderful Laurie Seymour?
Laurie is a quantum connection mentor, best-selling author, and host of the Wisdom Talk Podcast. She is the founder and CEO of The Baca Institute, which is internationally recognized as the source for connecting with sour...2023-04-0630 minDonor DiariesEffective Altruism and Kidney Donation With Dylan Matthews | EP 17Send us a textDo you ever stop to think about the effectiveness of the time and attention you put towards making a difference? We all have the power to make the world a better place, but what could be possible if we all put more thought into maximizing our personal and financial resources?Welcome to the world of Effective Altruism (EA) with non-directed kidney donor Dylan Matthews, a senior correspondent from Vox’s section Future Perfect. Future Perfect reports on people and institutions trying to do the most good for the world they can. Kidne...2023-03-0127 minDonor DiariesAltruists and Psychopaths with Abby Marsh | Ep 16Send us a textHave you ever wondered why some people have a powerful drive to donate a kidney or liver to a stranger, while others would never consider such a thing?Professor Abigail Marsh has spent over a decade answering this question through studies on topics such as altruism, empathy, and the depths of human nature. She answers complex questions such as: How do we understand what others think and feel? What drives us to help other people? What prevents us from harming themAbby’s Laboratory on Social & Affective Neuroscience is loca...2023-02-0134 minDonor DiariesDonor Disincentives, with Martha Gershun | EP 15Send us a textIn 2018 Martha donated a kidney to a woman she read about in the newspaper. She co-authored a book, Kidney to Share, published by Cornell University Press, about that experience and has given presentations at more than 35 transplant clinics, medical schools, and bioethics centers on her experience as a living kidney donor. In today’s episode, we discuss donor disincentives- the factors that can make it difficult for somebody to donate a kidney, even though they may really want to. Martha breaks these disincentives into 3 categories: logistics, psychosocial and financial. The top 3 disin...2023-01-0529 minDonor DiariesA Double Donor’s Story of Loss and Redemption | EP 14Send us a textAccording to United Network of Organ Sharing, only 133 living donors in the entire U.S. have donated both a kidney and a portion of their liver to two different recipients. A few years back, this was very uncommon, but more recently, we have been seeing it in the news more and more. Many transplant centers won’t even entertain the idea of letting someone donate twice, however other transplant centers are taking a second look, and essentially asking, well, why not? If the donor is emotionally and physically fit to donate a second time...2022-12-0736 minDonor DiariesCan I Drink After Donation? And Other Donor FAQs | EP 13Send us a textWelcome to Season 2 of Donor Diaries!To kick of season 2, we are going to jump into some basics about kidney donation- some helpful Q&A for anyone out there who may identify as donor-curious. You’ll also get a peak onto Season 2, and hear about some of our upcoming guests!Kelly Schmitt, Patty Graham and Emily Wise are not only living kidney donors themselves, but they work full time educating potential donors through a program called Donor Connect, a donor mentor program facilitated by the National Kidney Donation Organization. This...2022-11-0221 min
Latter Gay StoriesLaurie Lee Hall | From Temples to TransformationAt age five Laurie Lee Hall knew she was different, but she didn’t have words for what the “difference” was. For her, language—and better understanding wouldn’t come until many decades later. Few transgender people have had more influence on Mormonism than Laurie Lee Hall. Prior to (and sometimes during) her process of transition she served as a Bishop, Stake President, and Chief Architect for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She designed numerous temples, chapels, designed the rebuilding of the Provo City Center Temple, and the design of the Missionary Training Center in Provo...2022-10-261h 37
Love on the Go#013 - An Unconventional Love Story with Liz Hilliard and Lee KennellyThis week, Laurie is excited to be chatting with Liz Hilliard and Lee Kennelly! Liz and Lee became friends when the two were previously married to other partners. Their bond grew and over time, they changed their lives and became life partners! Liz and Lee share how meeting each other led to living their authentic lives, and how you can do the same. Liz Hilliard is an author, motivational speaker, personal & group trainer, and owner &creator of Hilliard Studio Method (HSM) – an internationally-renowned, core-centric,Pilates-based workout that uses...2022-09-0742 min
Wisdom Talk RadioRadiant Aging: a Conversation with Lee IrwinWhat stories do you carry around about growing older? Much of our western society would have us be fearful of diminished capacity, loneliness, and struggle. Do you ever imagine newfound freedom? Pleasure? Vibrancy? What if we reframed the whole experience of aging as a potent time for creative expression? Imagine a world where each season of life was celebrated and anticipated with joy. This is what my guest today brings. Stay tuned.LEE SUMNER IRWIN is on a mission to shatter outdated myths about menopause and aging. Her dramatic pro-age vision helps women unlock new possibilities for...2022-08-1744 minDonor DiariesCommit, Then Figure It Out | EP 12Send us a textWelcome to Donor Diaries’ Season 1 closer! In Season 1 of Donor Diaries, we covered a range of topics. We covered how to ask somebody for a kidney, the pains and history of dialysis, how to manifest a kidney, kidney chains, living donor protections, the racial disparity that exists in our current transplant system, the economic value of a kidney, kidney donor athletes who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Insider’s guide to living donation, and the exciting world of bone marrow. Phew, what a great year! In Episode 12 we revisit some highlights from Season 1...2022-05-0422 minDonor Diaries“Anam Cara” The Soul Friends | EP 11Send us a textMeet donor extraordinaire Jeramy Davies. He’s not only a bone marrow expert, but he is a two-time donor, having donated both bone marrow and a kidney to the same person. This in itself is unique to have donated twice, but so is his story. Jeramy and his recipient Kelly have not only crushed her Hodgkin's Lymphoma together, but they have created a lifetime bond through the process.For the thousands of people diagnosed every year with life-threatening blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, a cure exists. They can get a bone...2022-04-0631 min
Open Your Mind, Open a Free AudiobookAs I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning Audiobook by Laurie LeeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 558734
Title: As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
Author: Laurie Lee
Narrator: Laurie Lee
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7:28:11
Language: English
Release date: 03-24-22
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Literary
Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin.
As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning is the moving follow-up to Laurie Lee's acclaimed Cider with Rosie
Abandoning the Cotswolds village that raised him, the young Laurie Lee walks to London. There he makes a living labouring and playing the violin. But, deciding to travel further a field and knowing...2022-03-247h 28
Press Play On Your Ears To A Must-Listen Full Audiobook.A Moment of War by Laurie LeePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/558736to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Moment of War
Author: Laurie Lee
Narrator: David Sibley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 23 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2022
Genres: Memoirs
Publisher's Summary:
Brought to you by Penguin. A Moment of War is the powerful and harrowing final book in Laurie Lee's acclaimed trilogy that began with Cider with Rosie Laurie Lee was still a young man when he decided to fight for the Republican cause in Spain's civil war. But though he braved icy, storm-swept mountains alone to contact Republican sympathisers, he was immediately suspected of being a...2022-03-244h 23